FORTUNE is hiring: Head of UI/UX, Fortune Media in New York

Head of UI/UX, Fortune Media

About Fortune:

Fortune's mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, telling great stories, and building world-class communities. Our goal is to make Fortune a force for good through its second century and beyond.

Fortune Media is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling.

As part of this mission, each year, Fortune hosts by-invitation-only live and virtual meetings and membership communities for the leaders setting the global business agenda. For more information, visit fortune.com.

Overview

Fortune Media is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of UI/UX to lead the design and user experience strategy for our digital products, ensuring they align with our commitment to delivering world-class business journalism and content experiences.

Responsibilities

• UI/UX Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a clear UI/UX vision that aligns with Fortune Media's broader business goals.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of UI/UX designers, researchers, and product designers.
• User Research, Testing & Optimization: Oversee user research initiatives to gain a deep understanding of user behaviors, pain points, and preferences.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product management, editorial, marketing, and development teams to translate business objectives and user needs into intuitive design solutions.
• Design System & Standards: Develop and maintain Fortune's design system, ensuring consistency across digital products.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay abreast of the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UI/UX design with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading design efforts for large-scale digital content products.
• Passionate about designing user-first and customer-centric experiences.
• Ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking.
• Expertise in UI/UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with user testing tools and agile product development methodologies.
• Ability to interpret user research and data to inform design decisions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field is preferred.

Fortune's Benefits Include:

• 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and an honor-based sick leave policy.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program and other professional development resources.
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture.

Total Compensation Range (base salary & bonus): $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 + 10-20% discretionary annual bonus.

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