Website:
spaceacademyedu.com
Job details:
Hiring: UI/UX Designer (Gamification Focus)
Location: Palakkad, Kerala, India (Remote / Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Experience: 1–3 years /Freshers
About Us
We are building a next-generation gamified math learning platform for students aged 8–15.
Our goal is simple:
- Make students enjoy learning math
- Help them improve faster with adaptive intelligence
Inspired by platforms like Duolingo, we combine:
- Gamification
- AI
- Strong product thinking
We are an early-stage startup focused on building something students love and parents trust.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a UI/UX Designer who thinks like a product builder.
This is not just a UI role. You will:
- Design the complete learning experience (onboarding → mastery)
- Focus heavily on engagement and retention
Your work will directly impact:
- Whether students come back daily
- Whether they enjoy learning
What You’ll Do
Product & Experience Design
- Design end-to-end user journeys (student + parent)
- Create onboarding, learning flows, and progression systems
- Convert product ideas into intuitive user experiences
Gamification Design (Core)
- Design XP systems, levels, streaks, and rewards
- Build leaderboards and challenge experiences
- Create engagement loops that drive daily usage
UI Design & Prototyping
- Design clean, mobile-first interfaces (age 8–15)
- Create wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and prototypes (Figma)
- Maintain consistency with a scalable design system
Interaction Design
- Design feedback systems for better user experience
- Reduce friction and improve engagement
- Ensure smooth and intuitive navigation
Collaboration
- Work closely with the developer for implementation
- Iterate based on user feedback and product metrics
What We’re Looking For
- 0–3 years of experience in UI/UX / Product Design
- Strong portfolio showcasing:
- User flows
- Product thinking
- Mobile app design
- Proficiency in Figma (mandatory)
- Understanding of user behavior and engagement
Good to Have
- Experience with gamified apps or edtech products
- Understanding of child psychology (8–15 age group)
- Basic knowledge of frontend (Flutter/web)
Who Should NOT Apply
- Designers focused only on visuals (Dribbble-style work)
- No experience in user flows or product thinking
- No understanding of engagement or retention
Why Join Us
- Build from 0 → 1000+ users
- High ownership and creative freedom
- Work directly with the founder
- Opportunity to grow into a Lead Product Designer
- Build a product students will actually use daily
How to Apply
Send:
- Portfolio (mandatory)
- Resume at manusankar@spaceacademyedu.com
- Short note: Why do you want to build a gamified learning product?
Founder Note
We are not building just another app.
- If your goal is to design something that looks good, this is not for you
- If your goal is to design something that people use every day, let’s talk
Click on Apply to know more.