Senior Product Designer

At Preply, we are unlocking human potential through learning.We believe learning with a great tutor is life-changing. That's why we match online tutors from across the globe with learners and empower them to create live language classes with AI-powered tools and learning materials. This is how we deliver progress, create engagement and keep our global community of learners motivated. So far, over 32,000 tutors have given more than 15 million lessons to learners from over 175 countries.Design at Preply:At Preply, we know learning with the right tutor can be life-changing. Helping to change people's lives is an amazing opportunity and a big responsibility. It takes a large, diverse, multidisciplinary team to create a learning product, and Design is at the very heart of that team.Preply's Design mission is to deliver the most beautiful language-learning experience in the world. As the poet once wrote, "Beauty is truth. Truth is beauty." We take this definition to heart. We craft beautiful surfaces that delight our users and inspire them to learn and teach. But we also dive deep and go beyond surface beauty, to uncover the truth behind our users' needs and motivations. By combining all of this, we create holistic experiences that help our users achieve their goals. To achieve our mission, we need the best designers out there. We need creative thinkers, great product "detectives", and people who care about their impact on the world.What you'll be doing:Work closely with the product and engineering teams to understand the needs and pain points of learners and tutors in their learning journeys.Leverage GenAI technologies to design learning tools that cater to specific learning objectives, making the learning process more efficient and effective.Utilize motivation hooks and gamification tactics to ensure learners are engaged and excited about the ongoing experience.Conduct user research and gather insights to inform the design process, ensuring that the AI-powered tools meet the diverse needs of learners and tutors.Prototype and iterate on design solutions based on feedback from users and stakeholders, continuously improving the usability and effectiveness of the learning tools.Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure seamless integration of AI functionalities into the learning tools, maintaining a balance between innovation and practicality.Develop intuitive user interfaces and experiences that leverage AI capabilities to personalize learning experiences and adapt to individual learning styles.Contribute to the evolution of Preply's Design System by incorporating AI-specific design patterns and guidelines, ensuring consistency and coherence across the product ecosystem.Actively participate in cross-functional discussions and workshops to share insights, learnings, and best practices related to AI-driven product design.Stay updated on the latest developments in AI technologies and their applications in education, constantly exploring new opportunities to enhance learning experiences through innovationWhat you need to succeed:Minimum of 4+ years of professional Product Design experienceExperience building consumer-facing, mobile-first products that have ongoing and frequent use… aka habit-forming productsExperience in conducting and leading research, and leveraging insights to do excellent product "detective" work.Strong communication skills to effectively present your work and bring key stakeholders on board. You are confident in your ideas but open to learning from others.You have experience handing off work to engineers, the dedication and focus to work alongside them to ensure high quality design on launch. You have the drive to share work early and often, and to foster a mindset of collective ownership and effort. You leave the ego at the door.As a plus, we value any experience working on the "seller side" (e.g. content creators, sellers, advertisers, …) of marketplaces, as well as experience using emotional design to deliver "delightful" experiencesA portfolio to help us understand your skills and experience as a designer.Huge plus: Experience in the gaming industry or in heavily gamified products. Huge plus: Personal experience of using GenAI tools in your design workflowsWhy you'll love it at Preply: An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub;Access to free mental health support platforms;Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;The opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).Our PrinciplesCare to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don't fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPreply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.