Staff Product Designer, Premium Products - Academia

At Academia.edu, we're on a mission to accelerate global research. Based in the vibrant hub of San Francisco and backed by venture support, we have dedicated the past 15 years to building the world's largest online network for the sharing and discovery of academic research. With over 250 million users, and almost half of the world's scholars relying on our platform each month, our product team is crafting innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of academics and researchers worldwide.

As a Staff Product Designer on the Premium Products Team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the product experience for millions of academic researchers. Your daily tasks will include: Engaging with researchers to deeply understand their needs; Collaborating with Product Managers to define product strategies and roadmaps; and Crafting entirely new products and services. The projects you'll be involved with will be substantial in scale, offering you ample opportunity to make a significant impact.

Example projects include:

1) A comprehensive product overhaul for our Premium product suite.

2) Research and design of new Premium products.

3) Design leadership for other products relating to researchers.

- Proactively identify and champion product & design opportunities for academic researchers, fostering alignment within the Premium Product Team.

- Advocate for user-centric design principles, UX frameworks, and best practices within the Premium Product Team and the broader organization.

- Mentor and guide junior designers, nurturing their growth within the field of Product Design.

- Create designs that effectively address academic author needs while meeting business goals. 

- Conduct quantitative A/B tests and iterate on designs based test results.

- Solicit feedback from the Product Manager and the Design Team to refine design iterations.

- Conduct user interviews to gather valuable feedback and insights on designs and user experiences.

- Partner closely with the Product Managers and cross-functional teams to align on the product roadmap and UX requirements.

- Collaborate with Data Analysts to analyze user data and test results, translating findings into actionable insights to inform design decisions.

- Work closely with Engineers to ensure the smooth implementation of design solutions.

- Engage in regular design feedback sessions with the Design Team, fostering a culture of collaboration and improvement.

- Contribute to the refinement of design tools and processes, optimizing productivity and effectiveness.