Overview
Staff Content Designer at Udemy. Location: San Francisco, CA. Type: Full-Time. Team: Design Systems & Devices. You will be directly embedded in projects across our global UX organization, writing clear, effective product copy that helps users discover content and learn effectively on our platform.
What You’ll Do
- Write user-facing product copy across web and native apps, from buttons and error messages to onboarding flows and in-product education.
- Collaborate closely with product designers, researchers, engineers, and localization teams to ensure content is clear, consistent, and easy to translate across markets.
- Balance product and brand voice, ensuring copy aligns with user needs and our identity.
- Apply accessibility and usability best practices to all copy, ensuring inclusivity and compliance with global standards.
- Contribute to content standards and guidelines (voice and tone, terminology, storytelling approaches) that scale across teams.
- Document patterns and guidance in our design system so other designers and writers can build on your work.
- Advocate for content design across the organization, demonstrating the impact of thoughtful, user-centered language.
What You’ll Have
- 8+ years of experience in content design, UX writing, or product copywriting, with a proven track record on large-scale consumer or B2B products.
- A strong portfolio of user-facing copy that demonstrates clarity, empathy, and craft.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and experience applying them in digital product contexts.
- Skilled in UX storytelling—able to simplify complex ideas and guide users through tasks with confidence.
- Comfortable collaborating in multidisciplinary, global teams and working with localization partners.
- Proactive, flexible, and able to balance hands-on writing with higher-level system contributions.
- Experience supporting content across multilingual or international platforms.
- Familiarity with design systems and content governance.
- Ability to mentor and influence peers, helping elevate content quality across the organization.
We understand that not everyone will match every qualification. We value diverse experiences that can add value to our company and encourage you to apply even if your background doesn’t align perfectly.
Posting Details
- Posting Date: September 19, 2025
- Application window: September 19, 2025 - October 5, 2025
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Employment type: Full-time
- Team: Design Systems & Devices
Compensation: $156,000—$195,000 USD, plus eligibility for equity. Actual compensation based on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Why Udemy
- You’ll grow here: access Udemy courses, a monthly UDay, and a budget for personal development.
- AI is real here: practical use of AI to learn and work more efficiently.
- You’ll own your work: lead, make decisions, and have impact without unnecessary approvals.
- You’ll Build With Others: collaborate openly and value diverse perspectives.
- You’ll see your impact: help people grow their skills and advance their careers.
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