Web Designer

About the Role

We’re looking for an entry-level web designer who can own the visual identity of NextStep across our marketing site, product interfaces, and brand assets. You’ll work directly with the founding team to shape how the world sees NextStep — from landing pages to product UI to pitch decks.

This is a full-time role with real ownership from day one. You won’t be filling in templates — you’ll be defining the design language for an AI-native learning platform that’s already live and growing.

We move fast and care deeply about craft. If you have a sharp eye, strong taste, and want to build something that matters, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design and iterate on our marketing site, landing pages, and product interfaces

• Create visual assets for brand, social, and investor materials

• Collaborate with engineering to ship designs in code — not just mockups

• Define and maintain a cohesive design system across web and mobile

• Shape the overall visual identity of NextStep as we scale

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary ($50k–$70k/yr) with equity potential

• Full creative ownership — you’re not inheriting someone else’s design system, you’re building it

• Direct collaboration with the founders on product and brand decisions

• Real impact — your work reaches students and teachers across two continents

• A front-row seat to building a startup from the ground up

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating web design, UI design, or visual/brand design

• Proficiency in Figma or similar design tools

• A sharp eye for typography, layout, spacing, and color

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, unstructured startup environment

• Genuine interest in education, AI, or mission-driven work

Nice to Have

• Experience with HTML/CSS, Tailwind, or front-end development

• Motion design or animation skills (Framer Motion, CSS animations)

• Experience designing for SaaS, edtech, or developer-facing products

• Prior startup or freelance experience

Location : Auburn, WA / Remote