About the job
About Wayfinder
Imagine a K-12 education system that empowers every student to lead a life filled with purpose and meaning. Wayfinder, established at the Stanford d.school, is dedicated to making this vision a reality. Our mission is to exponentially increase our impact year after year, aspiring to become the world's leading provider of future-readiness curricula that fosters a global movement centered on education rooted in purpose, meaning, and a sense of belonging.
Core Values
In this contract role, you will collaborate with a passionate and driven team devoted to embodying our organization's core values. Here at Wayfinder, we work collaboratively across various teams, nurturing a purpose-driven culture. Each individual's role is aligned with their personal sense of purpose, which contributes to Wayfinder’s overarching mission.
We prioritize equal access, inclusivity, and community, embodying these principles in our products, team dynamics, and partnerships with educational institutions.
Product Development: Our educational tools are crafted using human-centered design methodologies. We collaborate closely with grade-level specialists to ensure that our curriculum is not only developmentally appropriate but also highly engaging. Each lesson is grounded in relevant research, piloted in classrooms, and refined through extensive feedback from educators. We apply Universal Design for Learning principles to guarantee that every student has an equal opportunity to excel.
Team Environment: Our team is a diverse group, representing various backgrounds and experiences. We intentionally recruit and collaborate with individuals of all identities, focusing on fostering a sense of belonging where everyone feels connected, accepted, and valued.
Educational Partnerships: We strategically engage with a diverse range of educational partners, from traditional to non-traditional settings, serving students across various socioeconomic backgrounds. Our curriculum has reached high-need schools in the Bronx, independent institutions in Silicon Valley, and after-school programs in San Antonio.
The Opportunity
Wayfinder is on the lookout for a Senior Product Designer contractor to help shape the evolution of our web platform by designing innovative features that cater to the needs of students, educators, and school communities.
The successful candidate will possess 5 to 7 years of experience in designing digital products within the education sector and will be adept at overseeing the complete design lifecycle—from research and ideation to execution and delivery. A solid understanding of the requirements of students, teachers, and administrators is essential.

