Senior Design Manager, Product - Remote

Overview

Khan Academy is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead a team of designers in creating impactful educational products for students and educators. This role focuses on improving learning experiences through design and collaboration.

In Short

• Lead a design team in developing high-impact educational products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management and Engineering.
• Manage and mentor designers at various levels.
• Utilize user insights to guide product design decisions.
• Drive strategic planning and execution across multiple projects.
• Foster a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment across team deliverables.
• Contribute to design best practices and organizational needs.
• Engage with senior leadership for project feedback.
• Motivated by a mission to provide free, world-class education.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in product design.
• 6+ years as an individual contributor in an in-house design team.
• 4+ years of experience managing product/UX designers.
• Expertise in design methods, user research, and modern UI design.
• Strong relationship-building skills across teams.
• Ability to handle ambiguous problems and projects.
• Experience in K-12 education systems in the U.S.
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence.
• Passionate about education and user experience.
• Proven cross-cultural competency and inclusivity skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and generous paid time off.
• Remote-first culture with flexibility.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• 401(k) with 4% matching and comprehensive insurance.
• Work on meaningful products impacting education.
• Access to affinity and social groups.
• Support for physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Engagement in a collaborative team environment.