Lead Of Ux Design (Edtech)

TL;DR

Lead of UX Design (Edtech): Leading the design discipline at hirify.global, evolving our Playlearning™ user experience with an accent on UI, interaction, flows, and usability. Focus on Mobile Design Excellence, Impact on Retention & Engagement, Stakeholder Influence, and Team Development.

Location: Work from anywhere within a 2-hour difference from Spain (GMT+1).

Salary: Invest in your development up to €2,000 per year for books and training and home office setup: Create your ideal workspace with a €400 allowance for setup and €35/month for remote work expenses

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in educational technology, helping over 185 million families worldwide raise amazing kids through Playlearning™—our unique approach that blends education with play.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end UX/UI vision, strategy, and execution for hirify.global’ products.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Content, Marketing, and Brand to align user needs and business goals.
• Represent design internally and externally, evangelizing hirify.global’ approach to play-based learning UX.
• Balance bold new ideas (new features, UI innovations) with iterative improvements to core flows.
• Manage and mentor a team of ~3 designers, providing detailed feedback, hands-on corrections, and long-term growth plans.

Requirements

• Proven experience: 7+ years in mobile product design with a strong mobile portfolio with significant impact on users and business outcomes.
• Proven track record with consumer subscription products, ideally in education, gaming, or kids’ space.
• Prior experience leading and scaling design teams.
• Skilled at teaching junior designers through direct demonstration, not just abstract feedback.
• Experience aligning UX/UI decisions with clear hypotheses and measurable KPIs.
• English fluency: Excellent spoken and written communication, including long-form async writing.

Nice to have

• Experience with game design/mechanics.
• Experience with kids’ products (ages 2–8).
• Background in user research leadership.
• Expertise in career frameworks and progression for designers.

Culture & Benefits

• Visa Sponsorship: If you need a visa to work in the EU, we’ll handle the process and cover the costs to make your transition seamless.
• Career Growth: Your growth drives our success! We invest in your development up to €2,000 per year for books and training.
• Remote-Friendly: Work from where you’re most productive—home or our offices in Madrid—anywhere within a 2-hour difference from Spain (GMT+1).
• Stock Options: Your contribution matters! You'll receive stock options, giving you the opportunity to own part of the company and share in its success.
• Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a €400 allowance for setup and €35/month for remote work expenses.
• Language Lessons: Learning never stops! Enjoy free language classes in Spanish and English, to sharpen your skills and stay connected in a global team.