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Senior Product Designer - Interactive Learning and Games

Discovery Education
🇬🇧In-Person - Bath, United Kingdom£53K–£60K/yr1mo ago
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Role Snapshot

Senior Product Designer responsible for designing and developing interactive learning experiences and game-based features within Discovery Education's DreamBox portfolio. This role focuses on creating visually compelling, engaging, and accessible educational products used by students at scale through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities: Design interactive learning experiences and game-based features from concept through implementation, creating visually compelling designs, animations, and interaction patterns. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, curriculum experts, and researchers to deliver polished, production-ready experiences while incorporating user feedback through prototyping and iteration.
Skills & Tools: Strong visual design craft with proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools, including AI-assisted workflows. Expertise in user-centered design, accessibility standards, inclusive design practices, and the ability to clearly communicate design decisions through storytelling and presentations.
Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in interactive product design, game design, illustration, animation, and/or learning design with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft and ability to conceive, design, animate, prototype, and deliver engaging interactive learning experiences. Shipped game or educational product experience is strongly preferred, with legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Location: In-Person - Bath, United Kingdom
Compensation: £53K–£60K/yr

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Product Designer - Interactive Learning and Games to support the design and development of interactive learning experiences within our DreamBox portfolio. This role contributes to creating visually compelling, engaging, and accessible educational products used by students at scale. You work closely with product managers, engineers, curriculum experts, and researchers to bring ideas to life, test concepts with users, and continuously improve experiences through iteration. This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, with a focus on delivering high-quality craft within defined product areas.
In This Role You Will
Design Execution & Craft

Design interactive learning experiences and game-based features from concept through implementation
Create visually compelling designs, animations, and interaction patterns that bring digital experiences to life
Apply strong visual design craft, attention to detail, and consistency across all deliverables
Balance engaging gameplay with meaningful learning outcomes aligned to product goals

Collaboration & Delivery

Partner closely with engineers to deliver polished, high-quality, production-ready experiences
Collaborate with product managers, curriculum experts, and researchers to align design solutions with user and learning needs
Clearly communicate design decisions and articulate rationale through storytelling and presentations

User-Centered Design & Iteration

Develop prototypes to explore ideas, validate concepts, and accelerate decision-making
Incorporate feedback from students, educators, and stakeholders to refine and improve designs
Apply user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and inclusive design practices across all work

Tools & Innovation

Utilize modern design and prototyping tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to rapidly iterate and improve efficiency
Explore emerging tools and technologies to enhance design quality and creative problem-solving

Core Competencies for Success

Drives Results &ndash

  • Delivers high-quality design work that meets user needs and supports product goals
    Collaborates &ndash
  • Builds effective working relationships across cross-functional teams to deliver shared outcomes
    Customer Focus &ndash
  • Designs with a deep understanding of users, creating engaging experiences for diverse learners
    Action Oriented &ndash
  • Quickly generates ideas, prototypes solutions, and iterates based on feedback
    Communicates Effectively &ndash
  • Clearly articulates design decisions and tells compelling stories to stakeholders

Credentials and Experience

5+ years of experience in interactive product design, game design, illustration, animation, and/or learning design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional visual craft and the ability to conceive, design, animate, prototype, and deliver engaging interactive learning experiences. Shipped game or educational product experience is strongly preferred.
A portfolio showcasing visually compelling digital products and interactive experiences delivered from concept through implementation
Demonstrated ability to design experiences that incorporate animation, motion, gameplay, or rich user interaction
Proficiency in creating high-fidelity prototypes, rapidly iterating on designs, and using modern design tools and workflows
Strong capability in applying user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and inclusive design practices
Proven track record of collaborating closely with engineers to deliver polished, production-ready solutions
Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and curiosity for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance workflows
Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to clearly explain design decisions
Demonstrated ability to incorporate user feedback, including playtesting insights, into iterative improvements
Legal right to work in the United Kingdom

This role is designated as remote or hybrid based in Bath, UK. As the office is a listed building, we do not have a lift so please make us aware so we can make necessary accommodations. #LI-remote
The hiring range for this position is between £53,300 - £60,050 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.

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