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Job Description Begin is a market‑leading early childhood platform that today delivers personalized, play‑based learning to children ages 2–10 through its Early Learning Memberships©, serving over 15 million families since inception. Begin’s products have been built on $50MM+ of foundational research and development, a proprietary “Milestones that Matter©” curriculum validated by NYU, UCLA, and NSF, and one of the most comprehensive multimedia catalogs for early learning. Begin is beloved having earned 65+ awards, industry‑leading NPS and CSAT scores, and recognition such as TIME’s “World’s Top EdTech Companies”. Begin is leveraging its trusted brand, family data, and engagement engine, to evolve its platform into a family‑facing decision platform, Sage©, integrating AI‑driven intelligence with human‑backed wisdom to help parents navigate the thousands of daily learning, development, enrichment, and purchasing decisions that define early childhood. Begin is backed by category‑defining investors including Sesame Workshop, the most renowned preschool brand in the world, and Magnetar Capital, the founding team behind CoreWeave. Its Board and Leadership Team have built multi‑billion‑dollar, category defining ventures across music streaming, fintech, and SaaS. Begin is uniquely positioned to become the trusted operating system for families during the most formative years of a child’s life. About the Role Brand & UI DesignerLocation: Remote (NYC Hours) | Reports to: Senior Product Designer As Brand & UI Designer, you will be responsible for defining and elevating the visual direction of a new digital product experience at Begin. You will create a cohesive brand foundation and scalable UI system that brings clarity, consistency, and polish across mobile and web platforms. This role will play a key part in shaping the visual identity of a new product initiative and ensuring it translates seamlessly into high‑quality user experiences. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to deliver a modern, scalable, and accessible design system. We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments, takes full ownership of their craft, and drives high‑quality execution with attention to detail. Contract Details Initial 1‑month contract (up to 40 hours per week), with potential to extend up to 2 months. Remote, with required overlap during NYC (Eastern Time) working hours. What You Will Drive Brand Foundation & Guidelines Lead the creation of a comprehensive brand guideline for a new digital product experience targeted to parents, establishing visual standards, typography, color systems, and usage principles. Scalable Visual Systems Develop scalable visual systems, reusable UI components, and design assets that enable consistency across mobile and web platforms. Consumer Product UI Design Deliver polished, high‑quality UI designs for consumer‑facing mobile and web products, ensuring strong visual hierarchy and usability. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure designs are feasible, aligned with product goals, and implemented accurately. Design Quality & Accessibility Ensure all design work aligns with user needs, brand objectives, and accessibility best practices. Prepare clean design files and documentation for seamless engineering handoff. Who You Are Have experience in consumer‑facing mobile and web product design Have built or led brand guidelines or scalable UI systems end‑to‑end Think in systems, visual hierarchies, and reusable design patterns — not just individual screens Know how to turn brand strategy and product requirements into polished, cohesive visual execution Have operated successfully in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments that require both speed and precision Have partnered closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams Are known for high standards, strong attention to detail, and elevating visual quality Have helped scale a design system, product experience, or brand across platforms Have experience working with brands that cater to parents and families Qualifications 5+ years of experience designing consumer‑facing mobile and web products Strong portfolio showcasing visual design, UI systems, and brand work (required) Experience creating or evolving brand guidelines and design systems Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality UI with strong typography, layout, and visual hierarchy Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally Availability to work NYC (EST) hours The Person We’re Really Looking For You believe great design makes learning more joyful, intuitive, and accessible. You think visual systems should create clarity and consistency at scale. You care deeply about creating experiences that serve children and families with thoughtfulness and quality. You are motivated by shaping something new from the ground up. You are excited to build a modern, scalable visual foundation that can evolve over time. You want to help create a product experience that feels trustworthy, engaging, and enduring. You are driven to elevate standards and deliver measurable impact through design. Salary MIN: $40/hr MAX: $80/hr. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location and other relevant factors. Begin is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr