Founding Designer (Freelance to start)
Location: Remote
Compensation: Depends on what approach we take together (part time or deliverable based). We’ve secured a grant to build and launch a v1 in app stores this Fall. Please send your rates or approach to this as you reach out.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas. This position is open to candidates who are legally eligible to work in your location without sponsorship.
About Us:
Better World Ed is developing an innovative educational app where kids and curious aliens embark on journeys to explore real-world stories and learn about our world. Help us bring this vision to life!
Role:
We need a creative Freelance Designer to lead the design of our new EduStorytelling kids app. As the founding designer, you’ll create engaging interfaces and experiences using Figma.
Here’s a video showcasing the direction we’re heading. You’ll help set the direction more clearly, and iterate with user feedback to build the best kids app possible. Here are a few videos (example, example) to show the kinds of stories we’ve made over the years that will be woven into the app.
The premise so far: kids go on a global learning journey with fun, goofy, insightful alien guides visiting from their planet to become curious, empathetic, and Earth aware. Live action stories woven with animation, thoughtful question prompts, and IRL activity ideas to take the learning into the real world.
Responsibilities:
– Design user interfaces and experiences in Figma.
– Create captivating designs for the app’s interactive stories.
– Collaborate with our animator and a developer (actively hiring for developer).
– Conduct user research and iterate on designs.
You Are:
– Experienced in digital design with a strong portfolio.
– Proficient in Figma and UI/UX principles.
– A proactive self-starter who communicates well and thrives independently. Truly. Because we have been making stories and curriculum for classrooms, and this is our first foray into app world. You’ll have to lead and iterate fast.
Apply:
Send your portfolio and a brief note on why you’re excited about this role to [email protected]! To be mindful of your time, please also share your rates / budget needs as you reach out so we can make sure we’re on the same page there too.
the kids app for a better world
Full Stack Mobile Developer (Freelance to start)
Location: Remote
Compensation: Depends on what approach we take together (part time or deliverable based). We’ve secured a grant to build and launch a v1 in app stores this Fall. Please send your rates or approach to this as you reach out.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas. This position is open to candidates who are legally eligible to work in your location without sponsorship.
About Us:
Better World Ed is developing an innovative educational app where kids and curious aliens embark on journeys to explore real-world stories and learn about our world. Help us bring this vision to life!
Role:
You’re a creative developer skilled in mobile app development (iOS/Android) using React Native. You’ll work closely with our designer and animator to blend real-life stories with interactive animations in an educational app.
Key skills: front-end (JavaScript, TypeScript), back-end (Node.js, Python), and performance optimization. Familiarity with Rive and Blender tools is a plus. Passion for storytelling and creating engaging user experiences is a must.
Here’s a video showcasing the direction we’re heading. You’ll help set the direction more clearly, and iterate with user feedback to build the best kids app possible. Here are a few videos (example, example) to show the kinds of stories we’ve made over the years that will be woven into the app.
The premise so far: kids go on a global learning journey with fun, goofy, insightful alien guides visiting from their planet to become curious, empathetic, and Earth aware. Live action stories woven with animation, thoughtful question prompts, and IRL activity ideas to take the learning into the real world.
You Are:
– Experienced in mobile app development with a strong portfolio.
– A proactive self-starter who communicates well and thrives independently. Truly. Because we have been making stories and curriculum for classrooms, and this is our first foray into app world. You’ll have to lead and iterate fast.
Apply:
Send your portfolio and a brief note on why you’re excited about this role to [email protected]! To be mindful of your time, please also share your rates / budget needs as you reach out so we can make sure we’re on the same page there too.
to practice empathy, curiosity, and global awareness
Product Manager (Part time)
Location: Remote
Compensation: Depends on what approach we take together (part time or deliverable based). We’ve secured a grant to build and launch a v1 in app stores this Fall. Please send your rates or approach to this as you reach out.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas. This position is open to candidates who are legally eligible to work in your location without sponsorship.
About Us:
Better World Ed is developing an innovative educational app where kids and curious aliens embark on journeys to explore real-world stories and learn about our world. Help us bring this vision to life!
Role:
You’re a product manager ready to make this project happen.
Here’s a video showcasing the direction we’re heading. You’ll help set the direction more clearly, and iterate with user feedback to build the best kids app possible. Here are a few videos (example, example) to show the kinds of stories we’ve made over the years that will be woven into the app.
The premise so far: kids go on a global learning journey with fun, goofy, insightful alien guides visiting from their planet to become curious, empathetic, and Earth aware. Live action stories woven with animation, thoughtful question prompts, and IRL activity ideas to take the learning into the real world.
You Are:
– Experienced in leading forward all things mobile app design and development.
– A proactive self-starter who communicates well and thrives in this early stage building mode.
Apply:
Send your portfolio and a brief note on why you’re excited about this role to [email protected]! To be mindful of your time, please also share your rates / budget needs as you reach out so we can make sure we’re on the same page there too.
