Wayfinder is seeking a talented Senior Designer to join our remote-first team in the United States. This is a full-time opportunity for a multidisciplinary designer to lead branding, marketing, and product design in a purpose-driven, education-focused company. Salary ranges between $85,000 and $100,000 per year, with equity and a full benefits package.
If you’re passionate about human-centered design, purpose-based education, and working with a mission-aligned team—this role is for you.
About Wayfinder
Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school with a bold vision: to reimagine K–12 education around meaning, purpose, and belonging. Our goal is to become the global leader in future-readiness curriculum, helping students of all backgrounds live purposeful, values-aligned lives.
We develop research-backed learning tools for schools and educators using a human-centered design approach. Our work spans high-need public schools in the Bronx to private institutions in Silicon Valley—bringing modern, relevant education to all learners.
About the Role: Senior Designer
As our Senior Designer, you will lead the design function across both marketing and product initiatives. You will be responsible for delivering visually compelling, strategic design solutions that engage school leaders, teachers, and students across a variety of mediums—from digital and print to video and in-app experiences.
This role requires both vision and execution. One day you might storyboard a video campaign, the next you could be refining web pages or designing learning materials. Regardless of the task, you’ll bring clarity, creativity, and consistency to everything you touch.
We are a fast-growing startup, so you’ll work cross-functionally with product managers, marketers, engineers, and educators. A deep understanding of educational environments and the ability to design with empathy are key to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute creative projects across print, web, social, events, and product
- Translate brand strategy into compelling visual assets that resonate with K–12 audiences
- Create collateral including brochures, pitch decks, lesson plans, and internal toolkits
- Collaborate with product teams to design in-app learning experiences and interfaces
- Uphold brand consistency while evolving visual identity where necessary
- Storyboard videos and motion content for marketing and product education
- Design and produce graphics for campaigns, blogs, email, and social media
- Work with vendors (e.g., printers, video editors) to execute on deliverables
- Participate in stakeholder meetings, accept feedback, and iterate designs quickly
- Maintain and improve scalable design systems, templates, and assets
- Balance multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional design experience, ideally within education or EdTech
- A portfolio that showcases excellence in typography, layout, color, and branding
- Expertise designing for multiple channels: web, print, social, events, product
- Proven ability to translate abstract concepts into intuitive visuals
- Experience working in cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and content
- Strong communication and presentation skills—written, verbal, and visual
- Mastery of design tools such as:
- Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Figma
- Google Slides
- Canva
- Webflow (bonus)
- Experience managing tiered review processes and feedback cycles
- Deep understanding of human-centered design principles and design thinking
- Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple projects
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing for students and teachers
- Understanding of classroom environments and education equity
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Passion for purpose-driven and values-based organizations
Salary and Compensation
- Base Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Remote (United States only)
- Equity: Yes (stock options in a venture-backed company)
Benefits
- Stock options in a growing, mission-driven company
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous parental leave and family flexibility
- Flexible PTO and vacation policy
- Learning and professional development budget
- Remote work stipend for hardware/software
- Annual team retreats and regular team-building events
- A supportive, purpose-driven culture with a focus on belonging
Why Join Wayfinder
At Wayfinder, we don’t just teach purpose—we live it. Every team member is empowered to align their work with their personal mission, and together we’re building a global movement to reshape education. As our Senior Designer, you’ll help shape the face and feel of that movement through compelling, meaningful design.
We strongly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in tech and design—including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities—to apply.
