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Quizlet is hiring a Sr. Manager of Product Design, Core. This role involves leading and managing a team of product designers to develop and improve Quizlet’s core study tools by shaping product strategy and collaborating cross-functionally to meet the needs of millions of learners.

Highlights

Lead and grow a team of product designers focused on core study experiences.
Develop and execute long-term product vision and strategy in partnership with product, engineering, marketing, and data science teams.
Perform hands-on product design work as needed to support strategic and execution priorities.
Foster a culture of craftsmanship, user-centered design, and continuous team improvement.
Manage a distributed team with members near Quizlet’s office hubs while based in San Francisco.
Require 10+ years of product design experience and 4+ years managing design teams including hiring and development.
Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence across levels and functions.
Experience delivering interactive, consumer-facing, cross-platform products with high usability standards.
Bonus for experience with content creation tools, personalization, education technology, and design systems.
Compensation details not provided.

Sr. Manager of Product Design, Core Full Description

About Quizlet:

At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. We’re a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week.

We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

Let’s Build the Future of Learning

Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

About the Team:

The Design team at Quizlet is passionate about creating high-quality experiences that help people learn, teach, and engage deeply with what they’re studying. Our team includes product designers, user researchers, and content designers who work closely with product, engineering, data, and other partners to bring ideas to life. We value collaboration, curiosity, and giving and receiving feedback. We strive to understand and advocate for student needs, shape the long-term product vision, and design intuitive experiences that drive meaningful learning outcomes.

The Core team is responsible for building and improving Quizlet’s study tools to help students reach their learning goals. They focus on motivating students, guiding them to the right tools for their study journey, and providing support when they struggle. Recent examples of Core initiatives include incorporating learning science to make studying more effective, adding features that reinforce progress and celebrate wins, and designing experiences that scaffold learning in areas where students need the most help.

About the Role:

As a Senior Product Design Manager, you will have an opportunity to shape the future of study for the 60M+ monthly students and teachers who use Quizlet’s powerful tools to learn more effectively. You will be one of the key leaders of our core study experiences - deeply understanding student needs, shaping product strategy, and building and managing a team of product designers to deliver a broad portfolio of products and experiences to meet the needs of modern learners and educators.

We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.

In this role, you will:

Lead and inspire a team of product designers, starting with 3-4 designers and growing as Quizlet scales
Develop long-term product strategy and vision in collaboration with cross-functional partners like product management, engineering, marketing, and data science
Drive alignment through compelling storytelling, vision work, and roadmapping
Be prepared to do hands-on product design work as needed, supporting either strategic vision or team execution
Contribute to the design leadership group, fostering an environment where all team members can thrive
Work closely with cross-functional partners (design peers, product management, engineering, research, and content design) to deliver exceptional user experiences
Cultivate a team culture of craftsmanship, user-centered design, and continuous improvement
Manage a distributed team with members primarily located near Quizlet's office hubs (SF, Denver, NYC), while the role itself is based in San Francisco

What you bring to the table:

10+ years of product design experience with 4+ years of experience managing at least 3 direct reports, including hiring and developing in-house design talent
Proven success delivering highly interactive, consumer-facing, cross-platform products with a high bar for craft and usability
Experience setting product vision and design strategy, balancing short-term execution with long-term strategic goals
Strong track record of building high-performing teams and coaching designers toward growth and leadership
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence across levels and functions
Operational mindset and experience improving team processes or decision-making workflows.
Comfort working in a distributed, remote-friendly environment

Bonus points for:

Experience designing tools or platforms related to content creation, search, or personalization
Experience in education technology or mission-driven companies
Experience managing contributors, or contributing yourself, to design systems

Why Join Quizlet?

🌎 Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week

🧠 Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science

📈 Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction

🎯 Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives

🤝 Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!

In Closing:

At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.”

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:

At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.

Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.

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