About Learneo
Learneo is a platform of builder-driven businesses, including Course Hero, CliffsNotes, LitCharts, Quillbot, Symbolab, and Scribbr, all united around a shared mission of supercharging productivity and learning for everyone. We attract and scale high growth businesses built and run by visionary entrepreneurs. Each team innovates independently but has a unique opportunity to collaborate, experiment, and grow together, and they are supported by centralized corporate operations functions, including HR, Finance and Legal.
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Staff Product Designer who shares a passion for both the craft of writing and communications, as well as design, and is eager to combine these passions to join a team in creating a top-tier AI communications platform.
As Staff Designer for the growth team, you’ll lead high-impact initiatives redefining core user experiences. You’ll drive zero-to-one user journeys, create intelligent and contextual monetization flows, and deliver intuitive, powerful experiences. This role requires strong systems thinking, close collaboration with UXR and data, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. You’ll be a thought partner to PMs and engineers, help shape roadmaps, mentor designers, and act as a strategic partner across pods and vested stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of new experiences and products that impact how QuillBot users communicate effectively.
- Guide projects from ideation through execution, ensuring every detail is considered and every interaction is refined for a cohesive, intuitive experience.
- Demonstrate mastery in design, with an exceptional eye for detail and nuance in the UI.
- Ensure that our products not only function well but also delight users.
- Partner with UX research to inform design decisions. Advocate for the user at every stage of the design process.
- Design with measurable impact in mind, creating solutions that drive activation, deepen user engagement, and broaden how our tools are used.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, writers and brand, to create cohesive and innovative design solutions.
- Push the boundaries of what writing tools can be. Experiment with new ideas and approaches that enhance the writing process.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the design team.
Qualifications
- Professional training and degree in UX or Product Design
- 8+ years of experience in a product design role, with at least four years as a lead designer
- A passion for writing
- Skilled prototyper
- Skilled in designing tools for the web / desktop as well as mobile
- Thoughtful and passionate collaborator
- A deep fascination for how technology intersects with creativity and empowers people rather than supplants them
- A strong command of the English language, both written and spoken
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Medical coverage
- Life and accidental insurance
- Vacation & leaves of absence (menstrual, flexible, special, and more!)
- Developmental opportunities through education & developmental reimbursements & professional workshops
- Maternity & parental leave
- Hybrid & remote model with flexible working hours
- On-site & remote company events throughout the year
- Tech & WFH stipends & new hire allowances
- Employee referral program
- Premium access to QuillBot
*Benefits and benefit amounts differ by region. A comprehensive list applicable to your region will be provided in your interview process.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!
This role is eligible for hire in India.
We are a virtual-first company with employees across the United States, Canada, India, Germany, and the Netherlands. Our compensation approach is market-based and varies by location while ensuring fairness, consistency, and transparency.
The base pay for this role is determined by several factors, including:
- Relevant professional experience
- Skills and expertise
- Scope and responsibilities of the role
- Internal equity considerations
In addition to base salary, total compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits. Eligibility depends on role, level, and location.
We are committed to equal pay for equal work, and all compensation decisions are made using consistent, gender-neutral criteria in alignment with pay transparency requirements
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion within our company. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Skills Required
- Professional training and degree in UX or Product Design
- 8+ years of experience in a product design role
- At least four years as a lead designer
- Skilled prototyper
- Skilled in designing tools for web and mobile
- Strong command of English, both written and spoken
Learneo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with mental‑health support, life and disability insurance, and FSAs. Coverage breadth is described as starting day one for eligible employees and complemented by wellness programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO is accompanied by paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and flexible time off. Time‑off policies are positioned as expansive relative to typical offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave, fertility benefits, family medical leave, and a return‑to‑work program are highlighted. Family‑oriented benefits extend beyond leave to practical support for caregiving transitions.
Learneo Insights
What We Do
Learneo is pioneering a platform of productivity and learning businesses. The platform of businesses includes CliffsNotes, the original and iconic study guide company; Course Hero, an online learning platform of academic resources; LanguageTool, a multilingual writing platform; LitCharts, a creator of literature resources; QuillBot, an AI-powered writing companion; Scribbr, a multilingual academic proofreading service; StudentBrands, a suite of supplemental learning technologies; and Symbolab, an AI-based mathematics resource. The company has office hubs in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Israel, India, and the Netherlands
Why Work With Us
Our platform of builder-driven businesses looks to hire people who believe in the power of community and collective wisdom. We are a team of relentless, creative problem solvers who want to help people learn and do more, better, faster. Are you in?
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