CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools. The Opportunity
As a Senior Product Designer, you'll lead designing journeys, flows, interactions, and user interfaces for millions of students and their teachers as part of our digitally-delivered literacy program. You’ll collaborate with other designers and in revolving product triads that include product managers and engineers. You'll also collaborate and proactively build partnerships with many teams across the organization to understand user/customer needs and business priorities, develop and test prototypes, design wireframes and mockups, and support engineers and product managers throughout development.
CommonLit’s product development is driven by our product vision, organizational strategy, user research, data, feedback from teachers, and partnerships with schools and districts across the country. We’re designing and mapping the end-to-end experience, and we build in small iterations through product cycles. We’re building an application that’s used by students and teachers across a broad range of technology and connectivity access, and we take accessibility seriously.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented designer who can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on design execution. They thrive in cross-functional teams, bring a strong user-centered mindset, and are comfortable driving projects from concept to launch. They’re an excellent communicator, passionate about accessible and inclusive design, and skilled at translating complex problems into elegant, intuitive experiences. The ideal teammate is collaborative, curious, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven product that supports teaching and learning.
This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in and eligible to work in the U.S.
We currently have design and engineering teammates who are based on the East and West coasts. You will be expected to collaborate on Zoom and Slack during overlapping business hours.
Apply by: June 27 at 5 pm ET
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $120,000-$150,000 per year, commensurate with experience
At CommonLit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance and adapts to life’s changes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security:
-Health, dental, and vision insurance
-HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
-Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance
-Legal insurance
-401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match
-Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more
-Pre-tax commuter benefits for employees in the D.C. metropolitan area
-Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend
Generous time off, including:
-16 paid holidays annually
-Paid time off accruals and sick leave
-Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
-2 floating holidays
-Volunteer and school visitation leave
-Jury duty leave
-Bereavement and compassionate leave
-Flexible work options
As a remote-first organization, CommonLit has team members in nearly 30 states and Washington, D.C. We strive to create a collaborative and engaging workplace through various connection opportunities:
-Monthly remote activities, such as dumpling-making, yoga, and virtual escape rooms
-Monthly "CoffeeLit" sessions for connecting with colleagues
-Learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals
As an equal opportunity employer, CommonLit values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or an other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@commonlit.org
Apply by: June 27, 2025 at 5 pm ET
