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Senior Product Designer, Publishing Group

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Design and Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A portfolio of work that showcases your design process along with finished design work.
  • 5+ years of experience designing digital web or app products.
  • 3+ years experience designing interactive products or tools.
  • 1+ years of system design experience or working on platforms.
  • Recent experience creating coded prototypes that use real datasets.
  • Proficient in building prototypes with agentic coding tools such as (Claude, Cursor, Gemini Canvas, Retool, Figma).
Nice to have
  • Experience with content management systems and media production workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience with visual design principles, type hierarchies and layout, and systems.
  • Experience designing or conceptualizing large solutions while also aligning user and business goals.
  • Experience presenting design decisions and impact.
What the job really is

The Senior Product Designer in the Publishing Group at The New York Times will lead the design of systems and workflows for media production, including images, videos, and audio. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring design quality, and mentoring junior designers. The designer will also engage with stakeholders to align product strategies and contribute to the overall mission of enhancing journalism through innovative tools.

Benefits
  • In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for 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
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid role in NYC.
  • Role involves navigating complex stakeholder needs, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
  • Emphasis on individual contribution may limit opportunities for team leadership experience.
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