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Product Designer, News Product

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Design and Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A portfolio showcasing your design process along with finished design work.
  • 3+ years of digital web and/or app design experience.
  • 2+ years of editorial design experience (or experience working in news/media).
  • 2+ years of working collaboratively on projects that are known to pivot quickly.
  • Proficiency in digital design tools such as Figma.
  • Proficiency in prototyping.
Nice to have
  • Experience designing for email newsletters.
  • Experience contributing to product releases through multiple cycles.
  • Typography and visual design skills.
  • Experience sharing and receiving thoughtful feedback.
What the job really is

As a Product Designer for the News Product team at The New York Times, you will design engaging experiences that enhance how readers interact with journalism. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to develop and refine storytelling formats and authoring tools. You will also be responsible for creating visuals, prototyping, and ensuring design quality throughout the release cycle of various digital products.

Benefits
  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid vacation.
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid position based in New York City headquarters may require commuting.
  • No specific mention of the design stack or technologies beyond Figma and prototyping tools.
  • The role emphasizes collaboration in a fast-paced news environment, which may involve rapid changes in project direction.
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