Senior Product Designer (UI/UX)

Build the Future of Education

At Code Mantra, we're building an AI-powered education platform that helps students become the next generation of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers.

We are creating products used by:

• Students
• Parents
• Teachers
• Administrators

Our mission is to impact millions of learners globally through technology, innovation, and exceptional learning experiences.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious early-stage company and play a key role in shaping products that will influence the future of education.

The Opportunity

• We are looking for a Senior Product Designer who can take complete ownership of product design.
• You will work directly with founders, engineers, curriculum experts, and operations teams to design and improve experiences across web and mobile platforms.
• This is not a role where tasks are assigned every day with detailed instructions.
• We are looking for a designer who can independently identify opportunities, solve problems, make decisions, and drive projects forward.
• You won't just design screens.
• You will help define how our products work, feel, and evolve.

Founding Designer Mindset

• For at least the first 6 months, you will be the primary designer on the team.
• There will not be junior designers supporting you.
• Because of this, we are specifically looking for someone who is comfortable operating independently and taking full ownership of the design function.

You should be able to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Take a business problem and convert it into a complete design solution
• Prioritize and manage your own work
• Drive projects from concept to implementation
• Make informed design decisions
• Communicate proactively
• Solve problems without waiting for instructions
• Collaborate effectively with engineering and leadership

We are not looking for task executors.

We are looking for builders.

What You'll Do

Product Design

• Design intuitive web and mobile experiences
• Create user journeys, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes
• Design high-fidelity interfaces
• Improve usability and user experience across products
• Solve complex product and workflow challenges
• Translate business requirements into elegant user experiences

Design Systems

• Build and maintain scalable design systems
• Create reusable components and UI patterns
• Ensure consistency across all products
• Improve design-to-development efficiency
• Establish design standards and documentation

Product Thinking

• Collaborate with founders on product strategy
• Participate in product discovery and planning
• Identify user pain points and opportunities
• Balance user needs with business objectives
• Contribute ideas that improve engagement, retention, and growth

Collaboration

• Work closely with engineers throughout implementation
• Provide clear design specifications and developer handoff
• Review implementation quality
• Participate in planning and product discussions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing web and/or mobile applications
• Strong portfolio demonstrating real product work
• Advanced proficiency in Figma
• Strong understanding of UX principles and interaction design
• Strong visual and UI design skills
• Experience creating:
• User Flows
• Wireframes
• High-Fidelity Mockups
• Interactive Prototypes
• Design Systems
• Experience designing responsive interfaces
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Product Experience
• This role requires experience designing products used directly by end users.

Candidates must have:

• Experience working on at least one Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) product that was launched and used by real customers
• Experience designing onboarding, engagement, conversion, and retention experiences
• Understanding of consumer behavior and user psychology
• Experience using customer feedback, analytics, or usability insights to improve product experiences

Examples include:

• EdTech Products
• Consumer Mobile Apps
• SaaS Platforms
• Subscription Platforms
• FinTech Consumer Applications

Candidates should be prepared to present a D2C case study during the interview.

Ownership & Accountability

The ideal candidate:

• Takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks
• Holds themselves accountable for quality and delivery
• Communicates blockers early
• Follows through on commitments
• Takes responsibility when things go wrong
• Maintains high standards without constant supervision
• Operates with an ownership mentality

Growth Mindset

We value people who continuously improve.

The ideal candidate:

• Loves learning
• Accepts feedback positively
• Continuously develops their skills
• Adapts quickly to change
• Seeks challenges rather than avoiding them
• Is curious, proactive, and resourceful

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EdTech
• Experience conducting user interviews
• Experience running usability testing sessions
• Understanding of accessibility best practices
• Motion design experience
• Experience with Lottie or After Effects
• Familiarity with React, Next.js, or modern frontend technologies
• Experience designing AI-powered products

Startup Reality Check

This role is not for everyone.

You may be a great fit if:

• You enjoy ownership
• You solve problems independently
• You move quickly and learn quickly
• You care deeply about quality
• You enjoy building from scratch
• You thrive in fast-moving environments

This role may not be a fit if:

• You need detailed instructions for every task
• You prefer highly structured corporate environments
• You avoid accountability
• You are looking for freelance or part-time work
• You prefer maintaining existing systems rather than building new ones

Why Join Code Mantra?

• Build products that impact students globally
• Work directly with founders and decision-makers
• Have significant influence on product direction
• Build a design system from the ground up
• Gain substantial ownership and autonomy
• Grow into future design leadership opportunities
• Solve meaningful problems in education