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Sr. Product Designer

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Niche

Niche

501-1,000 employees

Platform for discovering educational institutions

Data & Analytics
Education

Compensation Overview

$104k - $130kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Stock Option Program

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Figma
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, or similar role
  • BA in Graphic Design, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Media or related creative field
  • Strong awareness of user interface, accessibility, and interaction design best practices
  • Comfortable owning and breaking down ambiguous discovery and research problems—conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing user research, workflows, and user testing
  • Experience with discovery process—conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing user research and user testing
  • Experience in UI/UX design for consumer-based web products, mobile applications (Web, iOS, & Android), or SaaS products
  • Ability to generate multiple design solutions, evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and incorporate team feedback to improve upon selected designs
  • Superior eye for visual aesthetics, layout, general design principles, and attention to detail
  • Advanced proficiency with Figma, FigJam, and other standard design tools
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Product, Research, Engineering, and other Design Team members to apply a human-centered design approach and visualize the future of Niche. Lead design thinking strategy on cross-functional product teams, handling complex and business-critical projects.
  • Partner with Product and Research to conduct user interviews and user testing, determine common pain points, define the problems and opportunities, product improvements, and priorities. Conduct research independently to inform design decisions and validate potential product changes. Socializes those learnings with the rest of product design to enhance everyone's understanding of our products and users.
  • Design flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mock-ups, utilizing existing patterns and components. Contribute to the design systems and tools used by the Design team, redefining the bounds of convention when necessary, and raising the bar as a model for others to follow.
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator. Storyteller. Showcase your vision and rationale behind design decisions to stakeholders and your team. Communicates complex ideas, goals, and problems in a way that is accessible even to those unfamiliar with the project. Presents ideas and arguments logically and concisely.
  • Contribute to a collaborative culture by asking for and offering feedback from other product designers and cross-functional teammates and be an active leader on the Design Team as a source of support and knowledge. Can shift gears easily and cope with change.
  • Enjoys working hard. Is action- and solution-oriented. Proactively seek out additional data, context, and knowledge to find the best solution and work through complexity to maintain momentum. Enthusiastic about improving yourself, the team, and the company.

Niche.com helps students and families find the right educational institutions, including K-12 schools, colleges, and graduate schools. The platform provides detailed information, user reviews, and personalized recommendations based on user preferences, making it easier to navigate educational choices. Niche stands out from competitors by offering insights not only about schools but also about neighborhoods and companies, creating a comprehensive resource for users. The company generates revenue through advertising and premium services, allowing educational institutions to manage their profiles and engage with prospective students. The goal of Niche is to simplify the decision-making process for education by providing valuable information and resources.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$44.8M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

47%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Niche's extensive database and user-generated reviews provide valuable insights, making it a trusted resource for students and families.
  • The platform's ability to offer targeted advertising opportunities for educational institutions can drive significant revenue growth.
  • Niche's comprehensive approach, including neighborhood insights, makes it a valuable tool for those looking to make informed decisions about both education and living environments.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoff of 7% of staff indicates potential financial or strategic challenges that could impact company stability.
  • The competitive landscape in the edtech sector is fierce, with new entrants like EdXeno aiming to disrupt the market.

What makes Niche unique

  • Niche.com offers a comprehensive platform that combines school rankings, user reviews, and neighborhood insights, making it a one-stop resource for educational and living decisions.
  • Their business model includes both advertising and premium services, allowing educational institutions to claim and manage their profiles, which enhances engagement with prospective students.
  • Niche's personalized recommendations based on user preferences set it apart from competitors who may offer more generic information.