Product Designer II, New Business

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

7d•$83,993 - $155,987

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Product Designer II for the New Business team at CNN. This role will focus on pioneering the development of innovative, standalone products that go beyond news, aiming to create distinctive non-news experiences that enrich users’ lives and drive the subscription business. The ideal candidate is an experienced designer comfortable with ambiguity and possessing deep expertise in designing user-centered experiences across various platforms and channels. This position is central to CNN's future growth and innovation.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a product designer creating digital experiences across web, mobile, or connected platforms.
Portfolio demonstrating strong UX and visual design skills, with examples of solving meaningful user and business problems.
Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, information architecture, and visual design fundamentals.
Experience designing within established design systems and applying brand standards consistently.
Familiarity with user research methods, usability testing, and iterative design practices.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and incorporate feedback into design solutions.
Basic understanding of web and mobile technologies and platform capabilities.
Experience with collaboration and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on subscription, consumer-facing, or media products is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute across all phases of the design process, from discovery and ideation through wireframing, prototyping, visual design, testing, and implementation.
Own the design of smaller standalone features or contribute to larger product initiatives within emerging New Business experiences.
Create design artifacts appropriate to project needs, including user flows, wireframes, prototypes, visual designs, and presentation materials.
Participate in research and discovery activities to better understand user needs, business goals, and market opportunities.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in product, engineering, research, editorial, growth, and analytics to develop effective user experiences.
Clearly communicate design decisions, rationale, and recommendations to stakeholders and teammates.
Contribute to collaborative workshops, brainstorming sessions, and design critiques.
Apply established design systems, patterns, and brand guidelines while helping identify opportunities for improvement.
Iterate on solutions using feedback, usability findings, experimentation results, and business insights.
Support testing and validation efforts, helping translate learnings into improved product experiences.
Build productive relationships across teams and contribute positively to a collaborative design culture.
Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving user expectations to help inspire future product opportunities.