Outsmart is a mission-driven, early-stage startup reimagining higher education for the age of AI by creating an entirely new collegiate experience that expands access and opportunity. Backed by $38M from top venture firms including Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed, the company is led by former Duolingo executives and a founding team that also includes Emmy Award winners. With a strong culture centered around high-impact, detail-oriented team members, Outsmart is already seeing significant traction, generating 1–5 million weekly organic views on social media.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll work with learning, design, and engineering to build engaging, effective mobile-first learning experiences, while developing a deep understanding of our students and continuously improving the product through data and intuition. You’ll own and drive both 0→1 and 1→N initiatives, partner with leadership on product strategy and key decisions, and run fast iterations across onboarding, engagement, and retention to drive growth. You will be expected to vibe code and show your ideas, not just talk about them.
Who You Are
5 - 8+ years building and shipping consumer products (mobile preferred)
Experience owning 0 → 1 and scaling products post-launch
Strong product judgment and taste for user experience
Track record improving engagement, retention, or growth metrics
Comfortable prototyping and testing ideas, not just writing specs
Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment
Clear communicator who can work directly with founders and small teams
What You’ll Own
Key product initiatives from concept to launch
Product features across the learning experience
Gamification mechanics
Onboarding, engagement, and retention surfaces
Experimentation and iteration to improve core metrics
Product quality and user experience across shipped features
Product processes and ways of working as the team scales
What Helps You Succeed
Strong product taste and attention to detail
Comfortable operating in ambiguity
High ownership mindset, you follow things through end-to-end
Ability to move quickly while maintaining a high quality bar
Bias toward action, you ship and learn rather than over-planning
Curious about users and consistently stay close to their needs
Willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to move things forward
Eager to learn and receive feedback
Salary Range: $150K - $250K
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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About the role
The Faculty Lead & Learning Engineer - Sciences is Outsmart’s designated faculty member for undergraduate science–owning course design, development, and quality–across biology, chemistry, physics, geology, etc. (intro through advanced topics). You’ll craft an engaging, rigorous, and fun science learning experience for students while setting the standard for science teaching in the AI era.
You’ll bring the depth of an academic and the instincts of a builder. That means leveraging AI and modern tooling to design high-quality curriculum, virtual labs, and assessments at scale — and collaborating closely with learning designers, product, and engineering to bring it to fruition.
Location: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Lehi, UT
Reporting: Works in close partnership with the Head of Academics & Learning Engineering and university academic leadership.
Qualities We're Seeking
Deep disciplinary expertise in one or more core sciences; comfortable stewarding courses across the broader science portfolio
Mastery of pedagogy, learning design, and assessment — and enthusiasm for AI-enabled teaching and learning
Builder mindset: resourceful, high energy, accountable, mission driven, student-obsessed; thrives in early-stage environments
Clear, direct communicator who collaborates well with designers, engineers, and product
What you'll do
Own the science curriculum: Design and develop courses across biology, chemistry, physics, and geology (intro → advanced) with clear learning outcomes and mastery-based progress
Design assessments (formative & summative)
Leverage AI & tooling to create interactive content (e.g., a virtual science lab) that improves engagement and efficacy
Collaborate with Learning Design, Product, and Engineering to ship high-quality, technology-enabled science experiences (simulations, visualizations, notebooks)
Support accreditation & quality: Align syllabi, policies, credit hours, and outcomes with institutional standards; contribute evidence for reviews and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Degree in a core science field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology) or Science Education; PhD or EdD preferred
3+ years teaching or leading curriculum in undergraduate science (online or hybrid experience a plus)
Proven fluency with education technology and AI
Track record of cross-functional collaboration with designers/engineers and shipping learner-centric features
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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About the role
The Head of Academics & Learning Engineering will lead the design and development of Outsmart’s undergraduate courses and programs, ensuring they are world-class and designed for the AI era, working closely with our Provost.
This role will report to the CEO, oversee our team of faculty and learning engineers, including instructors and learning designers, and will work to translate the institution’s educational vision into world-class curriculum, assessments, and learning experiences.
We’re looking for someone who combines the intellectual depth of a scholar with the energy and creativity of an entrepreneur — someone who deeply understands pedagogy, learning science, and assessment, but is equally fluent in technology and AI. You’ll help define Outsmart’s learning philosophy and lead the creation of the content, curriculum, assessments, and systems that power our programs.
This role is based in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Lehi, UT.
Qualities We're Seeking
Deep academic expertise in pedagogy and learning design
Vision for how undergraduate learning should evolve in the AI era — combining rigor, efficacy, accessibility, and fun
Demonstrated experience in the development and/or validation of standardized assessments
Comfort operating at the intersection of education, technology, and entrepreneurship
Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams of faculty and designers
High-energy, accountable, resourceful, and mission-driven — thrives in an early-stage environment
What you'll do
Define and lead Outsmart’s academic philosophy and pedagogical approach
Oversee undergraduate curriculum and assessment development across disciplines — ensuring rigor, alignment, and measurable learning outcomes
Lead the Learning Team, including faculty and instructional designers, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Work closely with our Provost to ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance and to develop and implement academic quality systems for curriculum review, learning outcomes tracking, and assessment validation
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design AI-enhanced, technology-enabled learning experiences
Drive innovation in pedagogy, experimenting with adaptive and AI-supported instructional models
Qualifications
Advanced degree, preferably in Education, Learning Science, Instructional Design, Math, or related field
10+ years of experience in curriculum or academic leadership, ideally in higher education or edtech
Demonstrated success managing interdisciplinary academic teams
Proven record of designing programs that combine technology, pedagogy, and measurable learning outcomes
Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory processes
Strong understanding of AI and learning technologies
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
","descriptionPlain":"Outsmart is a mission-driven, early-stage startup reimagining higher education for the age of AI by creating an entirely new collegiate experience that expands access and opportunity. Backed by $38M from top venture firms including Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed, the company is led by former Duolingo executives and a founding team that also includes Emmy Award winners. 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You’ll help define Outsmart’s learning philosophy and lead the creation of the content, curriculum, assessments, and systems that power our programs.\n\nThis role is based in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Lehi, UT.\n\nQualities We're Seeking\n\n - Deep academic expertise in pedagogy and learning design\n\n - Vision for how undergraduate learning should evolve in the AI era — combining rigor, efficacy, accessibility, and fun\n\n - Demonstrated experience in the development and/or validation of standardized assessments\n\n - Comfort operating at the intersection of education, technology, and entrepreneurship\n\n - Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams of faculty and designers\n\n - High-energy, accountable, resourceful, and mission-driven — thrives in an early-stage environment\n\nWhat you'll do\n\n - Define and lead Outsmart’s academic philosophy and pedagogical approach\n\n - Oversee undergraduate curriculum and assessment development across disciplines — ensuring rigor, alignment, and measurable learning outcomes\n\n - Lead the Learning Team, including faculty and instructional designers, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement\n\n - Work closely with our Provost to ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance and to develop and implement academic quality systems for curriculum review, learning outcomes tracking, and assessment validation\n\n - Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design AI-enhanced, technology-enabled learning experiences\n\n - Drive innovation in pedagogy, experimenting with adaptive and AI-supported instructional models\n\nQualifications\n\n - Advanced degree, preferably in Education, Learning Science, Instructional Design, Math, or related field\n\n - 10+ years of experience in curriculum or academic leadership, ideally in higher education or edtech\n\n - Demonstrated success managing interdisciplinary academic teams\n\n - Proven record of designing programs that combine technology, pedagogy, and measurable learning outcomes\n\n - Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory processes\n\n - Strong understanding of AI and learning technologies\n\n\n\nPerks\n\n - Competitive salary, equity, and benefits\n\n - Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)\n\n - Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)\n\n - 15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year\n\n - Remote work days\n\n - Lunch provided in-office daily\n\n - Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world\n\nOutsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of the AI that powers Outsmart’s applications. As an early member of the engineering team you’ll play a critical role in setting the tone for Outsmart’s technical culture including setting standards for algorithmic quality, scalability, and AI-first development. You will work on both generative and discriminative use cases, focusing on content generation at scale, gamification, benchmarking and analytics, multi-modal behavior classification from mobile signals, and continuously modernizing Outsmart’s SDLC.
Who You Are
5+ years experience in hands-on AI/ML role
Deep and proven experience with agentic engineering
Experience shipping AI-first applications at scale
Experience using AI effectively to contribute cross-platform
Demonstrable sense of Product, QA, and DevX
Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment
What You’ll Own
Co-ownership of AI-first SDLC
MCP/ML tooling
Contribute to prompting standards across the engineering team
Define and enforce benchmarks for AI applications
Work with Product and Engineering leadership to define AI roadmap
Own end-to-end deployment and maintenance of AI systems
What Helps You Succeed
Craftsmanship and Extreme Ownership
Open-mindedness
Frequent, direct, honest, kind communication
Demonstrable adoption of AI in all aspects of work
Track record of shipping in an environment of high-performance
User obsession
Salary Range: $190K-$250K
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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What You’ll Be Doing
You'll manage the full assessment development lifecycle at Outsmart — from item authoring through field testing, standard setting, scoring, and reporting. You'll work closely with psychometricians, faculty, product managers, and engineers to build rigorous, scalable assessments. As an AI-forward organization, you'll also help shape how AI tools are responsibly woven into our development and QA workflows.
Who You Are
Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in educational measurement, assessment , or a related field
3+ years managing operational, high-stakes assessment lifecycles end-to-end
Proven experience leading standard-setting studies and managing diverse SME panels
Experience managing external vendors for field tests and pilot studies
Working knowledge of validity, reliability, and fairness standards (e.g., AERA/APA/NCME)
Familiarity with cognitive complexity frameworks (DOK, Bloom's)
Strong communicator who can translate psychometric concepts for non-technical audiences
Bonus: knowledge of CTT, IRT, CDM, DIF,, AI-assisted item generation, or accreditation reviews
What You’ll Own
End-to-end assessment development operations for assigned assessments
SME network — recruitment, training, calibration, and quality
Standard-setting studies — method selection, panel facilitation, and final reporting
Vendor and external partner relationships, SLAs, and security protocols
Field testing and pilot operations
Scoring operations for constructed-response and performance-based assessments
Project timelines, risk identification, and stakeholder communication
Core assessment documentation — specs, blueprints, training materials, technical reports
What Helps You Succeed
You thrive in ambiguity and are energized by building from scratch
You balance psychometric rigor with startup pragmatism — you know when to ship and iterate
You communicate with unusual clarity across technical and non-technical audiences
You take ownership without being asked and surface risks early
You're excited about AI's role in assessment and know where validation is non-negotiable
You care deeply about fairness and the learners behind every score
Salary Range: $120K-$180K
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Who You Are
Advanced degree in a core science discipline, Science Education, or a closely related field preferred
3+ years designing college level science curriculum (online or hybrid experience a plus)
Broad scientific fluency — comfortable stewarding courses across multiple disciplines, not just your home field
Proven experience building technology-enabled learning experiences in collaboration with product and engineering teams
Fluency with education technology and AI-assisted content workflows
Familiarity with science education standards and frameworks (e.g., NGSS, scientific practices, inquiry-based design)
Strong communicator who can translate pedagogical rationale for non-technical audiences
Bonus: experience with virtual labs, simulation-based learning, A/B testing educational content, or app-based course design
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Science curriculum end-to-end — course architecture, learning outcomes, sequencing, and mastery-based progression across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences
Assessment strategy — formative and summative assessments that accurately measure scientific understanding and inform course iteration
Interactive content and tooling — virtual labs, simulations, data visualizations, and interactive notebooks that make abstract concepts tangible
AI-assisted content pipelines — developing and validating workflows that use AI to generate, review, and scale high-quality science content
Data-informed iteration — interpreting qualitative and quantitative learner data to identify gaps, improve engagement, and drive efficacy
Cross-functional collaboration — working with Product, Engineering, and Learning Design to ship technology-enabled science experiences on schedule
What Helps You Succeed
You thrive in ambiguity and are energized by building from scratch
You balance academic rigor with startup pragmatism — you know when to ship and iterate
You think like a product builder, not just a subject-matter expert — you care about the learner experience at every click
You take ownership without being asked and surface risks early
You're excited about AI's role in education and know where human judgment is non-negotiable
You care deeply about access and the students behind every learning outcome
Salary Range: $100K–$170K
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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As a Senior Product Designer at Outsmart, you’ll help shape an entirely new kind of college experience from the ground up. You’ll lead design for major areas of the product, working closely with Product, Engineering, and leadership to turn complex problems into simple, intuitive, and delightful experiences for students.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll spend most of your time designing, prototyping, and shipping, while also helping guide other designers, raise the quality bar, and evolve how the design team works as Outsmart grows.
Experienced product designer and design leader who has shipped exceptional consumer products and managed other designers
Combines strong product thinking with excellent visual and interaction design skills
Comfortable moving between big-picture product strategy and the smallest details of an interaction
Gives clear, constructive feedback, develops designers, and creates an environment where great work can happen
Comfortable with ambiguity, moves quickly, and brings structure to problems without adding unnecessary process
Genuinely curious about AI, actively using new tools to prototype, explore, and rethink how products and design teams can work
Lead end-to-end design for major areas of the Outsmart student experience
Turn ambiguous product problems into clear strategies, flows, prototypes, and polished experiences
Partner closely with Product and Engineering from early exploration through launch and iteration
Mentor and manage designers, helping them grow while raising the quality of their work
Lead critiques and create a culture of thoughtful, direct, and productive feedback
Help establish design processes that allow a small team to move quickly and maintain a high quality bar
Use research, data, experimentation, and rapid prototyping to inform product decisions
Evolve Outsmart’s design system and overall product language
Help grow the design team and shape its culture as the company scales
8+ years of product design experience, with significant experience designing consumer-facing digital products
Previous experience managing and developing product designers
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional product thinking, interaction design, and visual craft
Experience owning complex products or major product areas from strategy through launch
A strong track record of shipping products used by real customers at meaningful scale
Excellent Figma and prototyping skills, with a willingness to stay deeply hands-on
Strong collaboration with Product and Engineering, including comfort navigating technical and business constraints
Experience using AI tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and exploration
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence product direction across disciplines
High standards for craft paired with the judgment to know when to ship and iterate
A low-ego approach to leadership, collaboration, critique, and feedback
Bonus: experience with consumer education, social, gaming, or other highly engaging products
Salary Range: $175,000–$225,000.
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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As a Senior Product Designer at Outsmart, you’ll help shape an entirely new kind of college experience from the ground up. You’ll lead design for major areas of the product, working closely with Product, Engineering, and leadership to turn complex problems into simple, intuitive, and delightful experiences for students.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll spend most of your time designing, prototyping, and shipping, while also helping guide other designers, raise the quality bar, and evolve how the design team works as Outsmart grows.
Experienced product designer and design leader who has shipped exceptional consumer products and managed other designers
Combines strong product thinking with excellent visual and interaction design skills
Comfortable moving between big-picture product strategy and the smallest details of an interaction
Gives clear, constructive feedback, develops designers, and creates an environment where great work can happen
Comfortable with ambiguity, moves quickly, and brings structure to problems without adding unnecessary process
Genuinely curious about AI, actively using new tools to prototype, explore, and rethink how products and design teams can work
Lead end-to-end design for major areas of the Outsmart student experience
Turn ambiguous product problems into clear strategies, flows, prototypes, and polished experiences
Partner closely with Product and Engineering from early exploration through launch and iteration
Mentor and manage designers, helping them grow while raising the quality of their work
Lead critiques and create a culture of thoughtful, direct, and productive feedback
Help establish design processes that allow a small team to move quickly and maintain a high quality bar
Use research, data, experimentation, and rapid prototyping to inform product decisions
Evolve Outsmart’s design system and overall product language
Help grow the design team and shape its culture as the company scales
6+ years of product design experience, with significant experience designing consumer-facing digital products
Previous experience managing and developing product designers
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional product thinking, interaction design, and visual craft
Experience owning complex products or major product areas from strategy through launch
A strong track record of shipping products used by real customers at meaningful scale
Excellent Figma and prototyping skills, with a willingness to stay deeply hands-on
Strong collaboration with Product and Engineering, including comfort navigating technical and business constraints
Experience using AI tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and exploration
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence product direction across disciplines
High standards for craft paired with the judgment to know when to ship and iterate
A low-ego approach to leadership, collaboration, critique, and feedback
Bonus: experience with consumer education, social, gaming, or other highly engaging products
Salary Range: $160,000–$200,000.
Perks
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
Remote work days
Lunch provided in-office daily
Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world
Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
","descriptionPlain":"Outsmart is a mission-driven, early-stage startup reimagining higher education for the age of AI by creating an entirely new collegiate experience that expands access and opportunity. Backed by $38M from top venture firms including Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed, the company is led by former Duolingo executives and a founding team that also includes Emmy Award winners. With a strong culture centered around high-impact, detail-oriented team members, Outsmart is already seeing significant traction, generating 1–5 million weekly organic views on social media.\n\n\nWHAT YOU’LL BE DOING\n\nAs a Senior Product Designer at Outsmart, you’ll help shape an entirely new kind of college experience from the ground up. You’ll lead design for major areas of the product, working closely with Product, Engineering, and leadership to turn complex problems into simple, intuitive, and delightful experiences for students.\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll spend most of your time designing, prototyping, and shipping, while also helping guide other designers, raise the quality bar, and evolve how the design team works as Outsmart grows.\n\n\n\n\nWHO YOU ARE\n\n - Experienced product designer and design leader who has shipped exceptional consumer products and managed other designers\n\n - Combines strong product thinking with excellent visual and interaction design skills\n\n - Comfortable moving between big-picture product strategy and the smallest details of an interaction\n\n - Gives clear, constructive feedback, develops designers, and creates an environment where great work can happen\n\n - Comfortable with ambiguity, moves quickly, and brings structure to problems without adding unnecessary process\n\n - Genuinely curious about AI, actively using new tools to prototype, explore, and rethink how products and design teams can work\n\n\n\n\nWHAT YOU’LL OWN\n\n - Lead end-to-end design for major areas of the Outsmart student experience\n\n - Turn ambiguous product problems into clear strategies, flows, prototypes, and polished experiences\n\n - Partner closely with Product and Engineering from early exploration through launch and iteration\n\n - Mentor and manage designers, helping them grow while raising the quality of their work\n\n - Lead critiques and create a culture of thoughtful, direct, and productive feedback\n\n - Help establish design processes that allow a small team to move quickly and maintain a high quality bar\n\n - Use research, data, experimentation, and rapid prototyping to inform product decisions\n\n - Evolve Outsmart’s design system and overall product language\n\n - Help grow the design team and shape its culture as the company scales\n\n\n\n\nWHAT HELPS YOU SUCCEED\n\n - 6+ years of product design experience, with significant experience designing consumer-facing digital products\n\n - Previous experience managing and developing product designers\n\n - A portfolio demonstrating exceptional product thinking, interaction design, and visual craft\n\n - Experience owning complex products or major product areas from strategy through launch\n\n - A strong track record of shipping products used by real customers at meaningful scale\n\n - Excellent Figma and prototyping skills, with a willingness to stay deeply hands-on\n\n - Strong collaboration with Product and Engineering, including comfort navigating technical and business constraints\n\n - Experience using AI tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and exploration\n\n - Strong communication skills and the ability to influence product direction across disciplines\n\n - High standards for craft paired with the judgment to know when to ship and iterate\n\n - A low-ego approach to leadership, collaboration, critique, and feedback\n\n - Bonus: experience with consumer education, social, gaming, or other highly engaging products\n\n\n\nSalary Range: $160,000–$200,000.\n\n\n\nPerks\n\n - Competitive salary, equity, and benefits\n\n - Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)\n\n - Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)\n\n - 15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year\n\n - Remote work days\n\n - Lunch provided in-office daily\n\n - Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world\n\nOutsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.","compensation":{"compensationTierSummary":null,"scrapeableCompensationSalarySummary":null,"compensationTiers":[],"summaryComponents":[]}}],"apiVersion":"1"}