Principal Product Designer Growth & Discovery @ Udemy
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About Udemy
Join Udemy, an AI-powered skills acceleration platform dedicated to transforming lives through learning. With over 80 million learners and 17,000 businesses, Udemy offers personalized, practical, and impactful experiences.
Where We Work
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This role requires being in-office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) with flexible Mondays and Fridays.
About Your Skills
- Hands-on design craft with rapid prototyping abilities.
- Influence across teams without formal authority.
- Strategic decision-making balancing multiple inputs.
- Coaching and mentorship to foster team growth.
About This Role
As the Principal Product Designer Growth & Discovery, reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Design, you will lead a team focused on helping learners discover, evaluate, and engage with Udemy’s content across web and mobile platforms. You will drive high-impact design work and mentor colleagues while collaborating with product managers, engineers, researchers, marketers, and content strategists.
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on design leadership for the Growth & Discovery team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent user experiences.
- Drive end-to-end design from research to delivery.
- Evolve design systems and operational processes.
- Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing, inclusive team.
- Champion user-centered design for learners and instructors.
- Participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding design talent.
What You Bring
- 10+ years in product, UX, and visual UI design across platforms.
- 5+ years of design leadership and mentorship experience.
- A portfolio showcasing advanced design leadership and hands-on work.
- Expertise in modern design tools like Figma, design systems, prototyping, and usability testing.
- Understanding of growth design, funnel optimization, and discovery experiences.
- Experience in e-learning, AI-enhanced products, or subscription services is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Why Work at Udemy?
You’ll grow with access to Udemy courses, a personal development budget, and opportunities to work with AI in practical ways. You have ownership of your work in a collaborative environment where your ideas directly impact millions of learners.
Benefits
Udemy’s benefits are tailored to provide protection and care for you and your family, varying by region. Detailed benefits information is provided during the hiring process.
Inclusivity
Udemy values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
Key skills/competency
Design Leadership, UX, Prototyping, Figma, Mentorship, Strategy, Growth, User Experience, Visual Design, AI
How to Get Hired at Udemy
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Tailor your design skills and leadership experiences.
- Highlight Relevant Experience: Emphasize Figma, prototyping, and team mentoring.
- Research Udemy: Understand their mission, products, and AI strategies.
- Prepare for Interviews: Practice design case studies and strategic decision-making.