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Join Udacity as a Product Manager specializing in design for their innovative Skills initiative, working collaboratively with teams in the US and Japan.

Responsibilities: Communicate in Japanese while collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams; design web and mobile experiences; and utilize data to inform design thinking.

Skills: Requires 3-4 years of design experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in design tools like Figma or Photoshop, and knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have experience with remote teams and cross-functional stakeholders, and possess a strong attention to detail.

Location: Remote role for candidates authorized to work in the USA, excluding certain states.

Compensation: $125000 - $140000 / Annually

As a Product Designer, you will be joining a strong team of designers entrusted with the development of a world class product. You have been in the industry for a few years and are motivated to hone your skills and master the tools of the trade to excel in your career in Design. You have a love of solving complex problems and are passionate about good design. You find delight in innovative design experiences: you stop in the street to look at exciting designs, you tell your friends about quirky new apps. Specifically, you will focus on the new Skills initiative - a core feature of the Udacity platform. The Skills initiative will require an entirely new user experience and user interface and several levels of innovation on our existing platform experience.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to communicate and translate in Japanese
Work with Product, Engineering and Marketing teams in US and Japan to improve the design of Udacity products
Concept, design and create great web and mobile-web experiences for external and internal audiences
Work on design projects from conception to production as an individual or collaboratively for larger projects
Utilize data and research to inform design thinking
Develop design solutions consistent with brand standards and style guides
Contribute to the evolution of Udacity Design culture
Communicate effectively through writing, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
Multi-task and prioritize activities for quick execution of critical path work items

What we value:

3-4 years of design related experience in web or product design
Grittiness and excitement to tackle challenges head-on
Excellent communication skills in writing and in person
A get things done personality with a bias toward action under pressure
Obsessive attention to detail and a walking encyclopedia of micro-interactions in use (on web, desktop, mobile)
Experience with digital design applications such as Figma, Sketch, Zeplin, Invision, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Keynote
Knowledge of modern (responsive design) web standards
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc. is a plus
Experience working with remote teams and cross-functional stakeholders is a plus

Location:

While this is a remote role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America on a full-time basis.

Compensation:

The maximum base pay for this position is $125-140K, depending on experience and location.

Benefits:

Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!

At Udacity, we offer you the flexibility of working from home. We also have in-person collaboration spaces in Mountain View, Cairo, Dubai and Noida and continue to build opportunities for team members to connect in person
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents
Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace)
Quarterly wellness day off
Personalized career development
Unlimited access to Udacity Nanodegrees

***We will consider qualified candidates currently based in the United States, with the exception of the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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