Senior Product Designer - Interactive Learning and Games in Bath

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Product Designer - Interactive Learning and Games to support the design and development of interactive learning experiences within our DreamBox portfolio. This role contributes to creating visually compelling, engaging, and accessible educational products used by students at scale. You work closely with product managers, engineers, curriculum experts, and researchers to bring ideas to life, test concepts with users, and continuously improve experiences through iteration. This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, with a focus on delivering high-quality craft within defined product areas.

Responsibilities

• Design Execution & Craft: Design interactive learning experiences and game-based features from concept through implementation.


• Create visually compelling designs, animations, and interaction patterns that bring digital experiences to life.


• Apply strong visual design craft, attention to detail, and consistency across all deliverables.


• Balance engaging gameplay with meaningful learning outcomes aligned to product goals.


• Collaboration & Delivery: Partner closely with engineers to deliver polished, high-quality, production-ready experiences.


• Collaborate with product managers, curriculum experts, and researchers to align design solutions with user and learning needs.


• Clearly communicate design decisions and articulate rationale through storytelling and presentations.


• User-Centered Design & Iteration: Develop prototypes to explore ideas, validate concepts, and accelerate decision-making.


• Incorporate feedback from students, educators, and stakeholders to refine and improve designs.


• Apply user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and inclusive design practices across all work.


• Tools & Innovation: Utilize modern design and prototyping tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to rapidly iterate and improve efficiency.


• Explore emerging tools and technologies to enhance design quality and creative problem-solving.

Core Competencies for Success

• Drives Results – Delivers high-quality design work that meets user needs and supports product goals.


• Collaborates – Builds effective working relationships across cross-functional teams to deliver shared outcomes.


• Customer Focus – Designs with a deep understanding of users, creating engaging experiences for diverse learners.


• Action Oriented – Quickly generates ideas, prototypes solutions, and iterates based on feedback.


• Communicates Effectively – Clearly articulates design decisions and tells compelling stories to stakeholders.

Credentials and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in interactive product design, game design, illustration, animation, and/or learning design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional visual craft and the ability to conceive, design, animate, prototype, and deliver engaging interactive learning experiences. Shipped game or educational product experience is strongly preferred.


• A portfolio showcasing visually compelling digital products and interactive experiences delivered from concept through implementation.


• Demonstrated ability to design experiences that incorporate animation, motion, gameplay, or rich user interaction.


• Proficiency in creating high-fidelity prototypes, rapidly iterating on designs, and using modern design tools and workflows.


• Strong capability in applying user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and inclusive design practices.


• Proven track record of collaborating closely with engineers to deliver polished, production-ready solutions.


• Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and curiosity for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance workflows.


• Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to clearly explain design decisions.


• Demonstrated ability to incorporate user feedback, including playtesting insights, into iterative improvements.


• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom. This role is hybrid-based in Bath, UK. The office is a listed building; there is no lift, so please make us aware to arrange accommodations.


• The hiring range for this position is between £53,300 - £60,050 annually, but base pay may vary depending on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role is eligible for an Annual Bonus.