Posted:
12/20/2024, 7:48:52 AM
Location(s):
Arizona, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ New Jersey, United States ⋅ New Hampshire, United States ⋅ Nevada, United States ⋅ Connecticut, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Product
Workplace Type:
Remote
About Niche
Niche is the leader in school search. Our mission is to make researching and enrolling in schools easy, transparent, and free. With in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, 140 million reviews and ratings, and powerful search tools, we help millions of people find the right school for them. We also help thousands of schools recruit more best-fit students, by highlighting what makes them great and making it easier to visit and apply.
Niche is all about finding where you belong, and that mission inspires how we operate every day. We want Niche to be a place where people truly enjoy working and can thrive professionally.
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Director of Product Design to lead our Product Design team in creating exceptional user experiences for a 2-sided education marketplace and a growing suite of SaaS tools. This role will manage a team of 5 Senior Product Designers and 1 Senior UX Researcher, crafting a cohesive design vision and leading a design operation that expertly balances high velocity and high quality. As a key leader in the organization, you will drive design strategy, oversee a department budget and ensure the team is performing at its full potential with the right mix of skills and experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities/What You Will Do:
What We Are Looking For
This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team in shaping the future of our product offerings in the education space, making a meaningful impact on learning experiences for the next generation.
Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities, but hesitant because your experience doesn't align 100% with the posted requirements? We believe you are more than a resume, so go for it! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to play a part in helping students find where they belong.
Compensation
Our national target base salary range is $197,400-$246,750, plus participation in our Annual Bonus and Stock Option Program. Base compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.
At Niche, our Total Rewards Philosophy is centered around creating a workplace environment that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive rewards package. This philosophy is built on the principles of performance-based compensation, best-in-class benefits and work-life balance, and employee well-being.
Interview Process
Candidate experience is a top priority for our talent and hiring teams. We believe in providing a transparent, authentic and comprehensive interview process where you have the opportunity to learn about us while we get to know you and your experience. The interview process is outlined here:
Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Partner - 30 Minutes
Video Interview with Hiring Manager - 45 Minutes
Team Interview with Case Study - 30 Minute Interviews with Team Members and Presentation of Case Study
Leadership Interview - 30 Minutes
Why Niche?
Niche will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for this opening.
We are currently hiring in states where we currently have employees: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, DC, WV.
Candidates only. No recruiters or agencies, please. Sorry, we do not offer relocation assistance.
Niche is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
All interviews are being held remotely. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.
Website: https://www.niche.com/
Headquarter Location: San Diego, California, United States
Employee Count: 1-10
Year Founded: 2021
IPO Status: Private
Industries: E-Learning ⋅ Event Management ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Mental Health ⋅ SaaS ⋅ Therapeutics ⋅ Wellness