Senior Product Designer (Remote)

At Novakid, we have a mission to create the best in the world online education platform for children. With over 80,000 students, we are already one of the most popular language learning platforms for 4 - 12 year olds in Europe and Asia.

We have gotten this far, but there is so more to do and that’s where you come in!

In this role, your primary focus will be on kids' experience and games.

As a Senior Product designer you’ll join our Product team and will create engaging educational games and exceptional kids' experiences that can captivate young audiences, competing with the likes of Roblox and Brawl Stars.. From problem statements to user research to visual solutions your work will be dedicated to empowering our users on their journey to learn a new language.

You will...

• Take ownership of designing engaging kids' experiences for an educational game across both web and mobile platforms.
• Develop intuitive UX flows aligned with game design objectives.
• Initiate user research, propose hypotheses for UX researchers and transform insights from playtests into UI/UX improvements. Feel confident to conduct UX-tests and interviews on their own, when necessary.
• Take initiative to identify problems and act on opportunities to improve the product offering
  
• Collaborate with the art director, game designer, illustrators, developers, and cross-functional designers to deliver engaging, high-quality player experiences.
• Review work and provide mentorship to two UX/UI designers in the Kids Area.
• Establish and evolve the design system specifically tailored for the Kids Area
• Partner with the Design Lead to implement, refine, and uphold effective design processes, guidelines, and standards.
• Consider all parts of the experience, from copy to animations to business model, when designing
  
• Proactively search for and request data that helps make well-informed decisions – deconstruct competitors' products, propose hypotheses for playtests, and analyze data with PM and Analytics.

You have...

• An online portfolio with B2С web or app design projects (portfolio is a must!)
  
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience in product/UI/UX design with a proven track record of successful application(s)
• Experience in mobile games and educational products for kids is a plus.
• Design experience in a consumer application, product, or software role
  
  A good understanding of layout/structure, typography, animation and best practices on various screen sizes, especially on mobile devices
• Being familiar with native mobile interface guidelines
  
  The ability to explain your work, process, and decisions and seek feedback to help you produce your best work
• Strong research and development skills, with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
• Written and Spoken English at B2 level or higher
• Passion for gaming and a commitment to creating enriching experiences for young audiences.

Why join us

• Enjoy high autonomy within a cross-functional team of experienced specialists with backgrounds in mobile gaming and Edtech.
• Opportunity to create holistic game experiences and significant features from scratch.
• Access to valuable insights through internal playtesting and UX research support.
• Work on a product with proven market success and a global user base.
• Make a tangible impact by creating enjoyable educational games that positively influence children's lives worldwide.

We offer...

• Any location - remote work;
• Full-time employment;
• Flexible working hours, 40+ hours per week;
• Friendly young team;
• Bonuses and option programs are available