Full-Time

Sr. Product Designer

User

Posted on 8/28/2024

Niche

Niche

501-1,000 employees

Platform for discovering educational institutions

Education

Compensation Overview

$104k - $130kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Stock Option Program

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Flexible workforce; can work remotely or in Pittsburgh office.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Interaction Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Graphic Design
Product Design
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. Users can access school rankings, program breakdowns, and insights into neighborhoods, which helps them make informed decisions. Niche differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive resource that combines educational information with community insights. The company generates revenue through advertising and premium services, allowing schools to manage their profiles and engage with prospective students. The goal of Niche is to simplify the process of finding the best educational fit for individuals and families.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$43.6M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for personalized education boosts Niche's user base and engagement.
  • Direct Admissions program expansion increases revenue and strengthens partnerships with institutions.
  • Rising digital engagement trends create more opportunities for Niche's premium services.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established platforms like The Princeton Review threatens Niche's market share.
  • Integration challenges from Goodkind acquisition could disrupt Niche's operations.
  • Reliance on advertising revenue is vulnerable to changes in digital ad regulations.

What makes Niche unique

  • Niche offers personalized recommendations, setting it apart from generic educational platforms.
  • The Direct Admissions program provides real-time acceptance, a unique feature in college admissions.
  • Niche's comprehensive user reviews enhance decision-making, unlike competitors with limited user feedback.

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