Senior Product Designer

Brisk Teaching • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Brisk Teaching, we aim to lighten the workload for teachers with AI powered tools that take care of administrative tasks so that teachers can spend more time doing what they love — teaching . Brisk is an AI-powered teaching platform that simplifies teaching by integrating seamlessly with tools teachers already use like Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Microsoft tools, YouTube, articles, curriculum, and more. In seconds, teachers can create instructional materials, provide feedback, and evaluate student work — right from where they're already working. We are a diverse group of technologists, educators, and parents, all united by a passion to improve the lives of educators. With over a decade of collective teaching experience and roles at leading education technology companies like the Chan Zuckerberg Institute, Seesaw Learning, PBS Kids, Clever, NoRedInk, Panorama Education, GoGuardian, and Edulastic, we deeply understand what educators need. We care deeply about building products that are not just powerful, but clear, intuitive, and genuinely helpful for teachers. THE OPPORTUNITY: As the third member of our small-but-mighty product design team , this is a rare opportunity to help define Brisk’s design quality, craft, and product experience. We’re specifically looking for a designer with a strong spike in visual and interaction design , paired with solid product thinking and the ability to move quickly . This is a hands-on role for someone who cares deeply about how things feel — clarity, polish, flow, and interaction — not just how they work. You’ll work closely with founders, PMs, engineers, and educators in a highly opinionated, fast-moving, impact-oriented environment. We’re looking for someone who can sharpen ideas collaboratively, help raise the bar for quality, and ship meaningful work quickly.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in product design , ideally in fast-paced startup environments.
• A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work and problem-solving capabilities. We’re looking for strong visual and interaction design craft , thoughtful product decision-making, and execution clarity.
• Expertise in Figma , especially for flows, interactions, and prototyping.
• Ability to balance speed and quality —knowing when to perfect and when to ship, and comfort making decisions in ambiguity.
• The ability to sharpen ideas respectfully and effectively in opinionated rooms.
• A proactive approach to work and the ability to lead problem-finding and problem-solving .
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills .
• Passion for education and improving teaching and learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing AI-led or AI-assisted product experiences.
• Prior experience running user research.
• Prior experience in an edtech company.
• Experience as an early or founding designer on a product team.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design , from ideation to execution, delivering engaging, user-centered experiences.
• Prototype to think — rapidly explore and validate ideas through sketches, flows, and prototypes.
• Collaborate closely with the founding team, product, engineering, and educators to shape innovative learning solutions.
• Utilize a blend of user research, data analysis, and usability testing to inform decisions while staying pragmatic and moving quickly.
• Be scrappy — move fast, challenge assumptions, and find creative ways to solve design problems with limited resources.
• Articulate design decisions effectively across teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and enthusiasm

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options, vested over 4 years
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with your teammates two times a week via our hybrid model in either our San Francisco or New York City offices.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on education through innovative technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees