College Board – Technology – Assessment Authoring
Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.
Type: This is a full-time position.
Please include a portfolio of your work in your application that shows examples of your experience leading design research initiatives, we are unable to consider applications without a portfolio link.
About Technology And Design At College Board
We are a mission-driven engineering and design team building and evolving the technology that powers and protects the future of learning. Our systems support highly trusted education programs used by millions of students each year, operating at a significant scale and public responsibility. Today, we are focused on designing and delivering a critical new initiative that extends our platform in meaningful ways: blending foundational system work with thoughtful experimentation as we adapt to emerging technologies and new learner needs. We combine modern, cloud-native engineering practices with years of platform modernization, security hardening, and large-scale digital delivery, operating as an experiment factory that tests assumptions and iterates based on evidence rather than tradition. What makes this team distinct is the rare combination of meaningful public impact, platform-scale technical challenges, and the freedom to shape how mission-critical systems are built and evolved.
About The Team
The Create Team is a cross-functional group, working to build assessment authoring systems used by institutions at scale. The work spans a range of assessment contexts, from routine evaluation to more complex, high-stakes environments, where accuracy, consistency, and trust are essential. Teams collaborate across engineering, product, and design to build reliable capabilities that can be reused and adapted over time. What makes this group special is its focus on continuous learning, experimentation, and steady improvement, with success driven by thoughtful collaboration, iteration, and careful decision-making in environments where reliability and quality matter.
About the Opportunity
As a Product Designer at the College Board, you are a user-centered thinker, collaborative contributor, and growing practitioner excited to design meaningful digital experiences that support real users and real needs. You’ll work alongside experienced designers, product managers, and engineers to support discovery, shape solutions, and bring ideas to life.
You will contribute to research, create design artifacts, participate in product discovery and iteration, and help ensure designs are implemented effectively. You’re an essential part of the team—bringing curiosity, a design mindset, and growing confidence in your skills. You'll learn from others while making a tangible impact on the products and services we deliver.
In this role, your responsibilities include:
Product Discovery & Design Strategy (25%) - Design Thinking. Support design thinking practices to understand user needs and frame design challenges.
- Research Support. Participate in generative and evaluative research activities like interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
- Workshops. Assist in planning and supporting workshops and co-creation sessions.
- Insights. Help synthesize user and operational data into design opportunities.
- User Advocacy. Contribute to inclusive, human-centered design practices by considering accessibility and equity in your work.
Design Execution & Delivery (45%) - Design Artifacts. Create user journeys, workflows, wireframes, and prototypes to explore and communicate design ideas.
- Interface Design. Contribute to high-fidelity UI designs using established visual and interaction patterns.
- Design Systems. Apply existing design system and components in your work to ensure consistency and usability. Study design system gaps and use cases.
- Accessibility. Learn and apply accessibility best practices.
- Testing. Assist with usability testing to validate design solutions and iterate on feedback.
- Tools. Use tools like Figma (preferred), Miro, and Dovetail to collaborate and document design work.
Collaboration & Communication (20%) - Teamwork. Collaborate daily with product managers, engineers, and fellow designers to contribute to design and delivery.
- Ceremonies. Participate in agile ceremonies like standups, planning, and critiques to stay aligned with the team.
- Specifications. Communicate design decisions clearly and support processes with documentation and guidance.
- Presentation. Present your work with clarity, receiving and applying feedback to improve outcomes.
Growth & Design Culture (10%) - Learning. Seek out learning opportunities, stay curious, and regularly engage in design critiques and team activities.
- Feedback. Be open to feedback and use it to improve your design craft and team collaboration.
- Support. Contribute to team culture by helping with design documentation, workshops, and team-building efforts.
About You
You have:
- A portfolio of your work included in your application.
- 2–4 years of experience in product or service design roles.
- Experience with design thinking and user-centered design practices.
- Experience supporting and conducting user research and usability testing.
- Proficiency with core design tools like Figma and interest in emerging AI tools.
- Ability to create effective wireframes, flows, and visual designs, and iterate based on feedback.
- An understanding of and interest in design systems and accessibility best practices.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an openness to feedback and a team-first mindset.
- A growth mindset—you’re curious, motivated, and always looking to improve your skills and impact.
- The ability to travel at a minimum of 3-5 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business (including but not limited to traveling to client/user sites to engage with stakeholders).
- Authorization to work in the United States.
About Our Process
- Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
- While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.
What We Offer At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.
A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation - The hiring range for this role is $77,000 to $105,000.
- Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
- We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
- We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.
You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.
About College Board
College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at
cb.org.
Mission
Clearing a path for all students to own their future.
What Guides Us
At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work .
- Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed.
- Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate.
- Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar.
- Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact.
We Value and Provide Growth, Recognition, and Purpose
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:
- Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
- A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
- A team that invests in your development and success
✨Learn More ✨
Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More.
EEOC statement
College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.