Product Designer, News Product

The New York Times • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Mission Overview & Responsibilities:
The News Products team collaborates with our newsroom to build new features that amplify the reach of our journalism.
We are looking for a Product Designer to contribute across a variety of editorially grounded projects and initiatives. You will partner with product managers, editors, engineers, researchers, and data scientists in a news-driven environment. You will advance our product experience and potentially support iOS, Android, and web projects.
This is an individual contributor role. At The Times, Product Designers are not only focused on working with cross-functional teams, they also sharpen their design skills together with more experienced designers. Product Designers execute the design of features in support of team and company goals and see them through a release cycle. They are a trusted team contributor.
This is a hybrid position based in New York.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing your design process along with finished design work.
• 3+ years of digital web and/or app design experience.
• 2+ years of working collaboratively on projects that are known to pivot quickly.
• Proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools such as Figma.

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing to product releases through multiple cycles.
• Strong typography and visual design skills.
• Experience providing and receiving honest, thoughtful feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and prototype new features aimed at growing our audience for the news product.
• Support high-level product strategy, ensuring we're asking the right questions and solving for distinct needs.
• Create visuals to lead conversations, build consensus, and help make decisions.
• Work with engineers and product teams to ensure design quality and consistency of shipped features and interactions.
• Contribute to team and product design rituals.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Benefits

• dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed