Description

Overview

The Learning Product Innovation Designer is a key contributor to advancing transformative learning experiences for emerging educational environments. This role combines research, design thinking, and rapid prototyping to create solutions that align with organizational strategy and are responsive to evolving market needs. By leveraging human-centered design principles, the Learning Product Innovation Designer drives innovation by conducting research, generating ideas, validating prototypes, and delivering scalable resources that empower educators and learners. 25% monthly travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in R&D initiatives by conducting empathy interviews, testing prototypes, and other related activities.
• Explore, prototype, and validate market driven solutions that align with the mission and strategy of PLTW. 
• Analyze market opportunities & challenges, define problems, and design innovative solutions to address them.
• Research, design, iterate, and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions. 
• Create content that seamlessly integrates with various pedagogical approaches and learning models. 
• Plan product strategy to align with business and user needs.
• Develop resources that support personalized learning while maintaining scalability 
• Build tools that empower educators to customize and adapt materials for their specific contexts. 
• Engage with stakeholders to support idea generation, research, and prototype feedback. 
• Develop proposals and proofs of concept for consideration by upper management.
• Manage timelines effectively, ensuring successful completion of key phases such as market assessment, feasibility studies, iteration, prototyping, testing, and presentations.
• Consider cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment to determine potential return on investment.
• Track metrics and report on progress related to product innovation.
• Actively participate in a dynamic environment that promotes creativity and collaboration across teams. 
• Contribute and embrace diverse perspectives, cultivating a culture of creativity. Identify and recommend potential opportunities to incorporate innovative methods and emerging trends within area of expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, entrepreneurship, or a related field of study, or equivalent related experience. 
• Experience and expertise in K-12 education, instructional design, and educational technology.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools and concepts with a strong understanding of emerging AI trends and their application in education.

Professional Skills

• A customer-centric approach to all internal and external interactions. 
• Takes pride in the work, celebrates success, and has fun.
• Approaches work with curiosity and experimentation.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully seek answers, and remove obstacles.
• Results-oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• A high sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior presentation skills. 
• The ability to influence professionally and constructively.
• Accountable and takes ownership.
• Excellent judgment and ability to adapt to changing priorities with ease and efficiency

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