Product Designer

Timely is transforming how schools build master schedules through a blend of AI-driven technology and human expertise. By helping educators save time and create more efficient, equitable schedules, Timely unlocks opportunities for both teachers and students. The company partners with districts and charter schools across 15+ states and is growing rapidly due to strong product-market fit and mission-driven innovation.

About the Role
As Timely’s first Product Designer, you’ll define the company’s design standards, processes, and culture from the ground up. You’ll collaborate with product managers, engineers, and leadership to shape intuitive, scalable user experiences that simplify complex educational workflows. This role blends strategic design thinking with hands-on execution—ideal for someone who enjoys crafting structure in an early-stage environment.

Responsibilities

Design intuitive user flows, information architecture, and interaction patterns for complex school scheduling workflows.

Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.

Establish and maintain a scalable design system with reusable components.

Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and research to validate designs.

Partner closely with engineering and product teams to ensure technical feasibility and impact.

Prototype and test rapidly, balancing speed with craft.

Bring forward design insights, best practices, and emerging trends to drive innovation.

You’ll Succeed If You Have:

5–7 years of Product/UX Design experience in B2B SaaS or similar environments.

Advanced Figma skills and familiarity with AI-assisted design tools.

Proven success creating and scaling design systems.

Strong understanding of user research and front-end development principles.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

(Nice to have) Early-stage startup or EdTech experience.

Mindset
You think like a product owner—connecting design decisions to company goals. You’re a systems thinker who values consistency, and you thrive in environments where you can balance craft, iteration, and strategic influence.

Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to shape the design direction of a fast-growing company at a pivotal stage. You’ll have autonomy, direct access to users, and the ability to create meaningful impact for educators and students.