Technology is evolving. Learning should evolve with it. At Sphero, we fuse robotic and digital technology into immersive experiences that ignite imagination and defy expectation. Our robots are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and invention through connected play and coding. Join us and come see what all the fun is about.

We are looking for a product designer to work with our product and marketing teams to ensure our education products offer an intuitive and cohesive experience to consumer and school customers.  

The ideal candidate can begin the day writing a design brief, followed by meeting with the education team to discuss product roadmap strategy followed by a meeting to review wireframes, discuss personas and ensure the customer journey is a good one.  Content creation through a variety of mediums with a variety of media types for multiple device platforms is the next on the agenda. Sound like you?  

The opportunity and key responsibilities include:

• Improving the quality and fun factor of the product experience from concept to creation.

• Work with the product manager to prioritize and implement new product experiences and features.

• Interact with and inspire our vibrant “Lightning Lab” community of kids, makers, and teachers with new content on a monthly basis.

• Work with marketing to define and develop assets, marketing materials, and social media messaging.

• Collaborate with top-tier partners on co-marketing, events, and content creation.

• Attend and advocate at events where our robots are used with potential consumers.

• Bring your enthusiasm to and willingness to deliver creatively on ultra-tight deadlines – we operate with a start-up mentality.

The necessary skills and experience include:

• 5-7 years professional experience in interactive and traditional design.

• B.S./B.A. degree in Graphic Design and a portfolio of live products and services you have built, as well as concepts.

• Successful examples of crafting campaigns, content, or marketing materials.

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Applications (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).

• Knowledge of photography, video editing and 3D modeling are a big plus.

• Knowledge of front end web development and mobile app development are a big plus.

• Willingness to collaborate iterate quickly, and give and receive feedback with the team.

• Interested and comfortable interacting within a school environment.

• Excited to work on emerging technology in a rapidly changing industry.

• Excellent work ethic but with a good sense of FUN.

Although you are encouraged to send a traditional résumé, that alone will not make you stand out. In addition to your résumé, please send a brief explanation about yourself and why you would be a good fit for Sphero. Include pictures, videos, or screenshots of your previous projects – both professional and personal. We’re geeks like you, so don’t hold back!

Based in Boulder, we are the industry leader in Connected Toys and are defining the future of fun. We offer an exciting work environment, and a generous compensation package including a competitive salary; 100% paid health insurance, stock options, and many other perks such as a gym, mobile reimbursement, Eco-Pass, free lunch 2x a week, breakfast every Wednesday (just to name a few).