The Washington Post
Senior Product Designer, Content Experience
The Washington Post - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Job Description
The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its Content Experience Product Design team and execute the product design and strategy. This team is focused on our articles, homepage, and community focused initiatives like Games + Conversations. As a Senior Product Designer on the team, you'll work through all phases of the product design process. Your focus will be on creating the UX, visual design, and product design strategy for our subscribers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, sales, brand, editorial and marketing, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences, foster business growth, and maximize product value. This role reports to the Product Design Lead, Storytelling.
Motivation User & business impact:
You are passionate about identifying opportunities that positively impact users and the business, with a focus on defining and developing differentiated product experiences for business decision-makers who read The Washington Post. Creative Expression:
You seek ways to express your creativity and bring innovative ideas to fruition. Crafting unique and visually appealing solutions with strong interaction design and aesthetic language is a source of fulfillment. Problem-solving: You are drawn to the challenge of finding creative solutions to complex problems and translating complexity into simplicity. Overcoming design challenges and optimizing user experiences motivate you. Continuous Learning:
The ever-evolving nature of design and technology excites you. You stay updated on new tools, trends, and techniques and enjoy learning and mastering new skills. Collaboration: You thrive in the collaborative nature of product design work and enjoy opportunities to work with diverse teams and disciplines. Ownership & attention to detail:
You are organized, driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work while ensuring the details are right. Responsibilities
End-to-end product design:
Work through the design process to iteratively design and deliver a cohesive and scalable product ecosystem for WP Intelligence, from project kick-off through launch and post-launch improvements. Independently conceptualize design solutions:
Generate creative and scalable design concepts that align with user needs and business goals, translating ideas into tangible design solutions. Create sophisticated prototypes:
Build interactive prototypes to visualize and test the functionality and user experience, iterating designs based on qualitative and quantitative feedback. Collaborate cross-functionally
:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, brand designers, marketing, and editorial stakeholders, to ensure design cohesion and successful implementation. Conduct and integrate research
:
Analyze user data, conduct user interviews and usability testing, evaluate behaviors, and integrate insights into product designs that are intuitive, user-friendly, and address real-world challenges. Refine & deliver design specs iteratively:
Continuously refine and improve design solutions based on usability testing, user feedback, and changing project requirements. Provide engineering teams with detailed design specs and support implementation through design QA and testing. Stay informed on industry trends
:
Monitor competitors and broader design trends to ensure WP Intelligence delivers a modern, innovative user experience. Advocate for design quality
:
Serve as a champion of user-centered design across teams to foster design thinking and deliver best-in-class solutions. Qualifications
A portfolio that shows a strong body of product design work that highlights practical skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to address user and business needs effectively 4+ years of product design experience, preferably with some in digital editorial or B2B products Proficiency in design software and tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design and prototyping tools Familiarity with front-end development concepts and agile development to collaborate effectively with engineers Expertise in user-centered design processes, including user research, persona creation, usability testing, and analytics Experience using quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions, identify user needs, and measure success Strong written, verbal, and visual communication, as well as presentation skills Proven ability to independently manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Preferred qualifications
Experience designing for editorial subscription products Familiarity with best practices for AI focused products Background in audio/video storytelling, and/or data visualization Passion for The Washington Post or the journalism industry at large. Knowledge of policy, regulatory, or enterprise-focused industries The Washington Post's policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.
Compensation and Benefits
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage Company-paid pension and 401(k) match Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave Nine paid holidays and two personal days 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent Robust mental health resources Backup care and caregiver concierge services Gender affirming services Pet insurance Free Post digital subscription Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The salary range for this position is: 108,700.00 - 181,100.00 USD Annual
The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power
The Washington Post . We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you
Impact Tomorrow ?
#washpostlife
The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its Content Experience Product Design team and execute the product design and strategy. This team is focused on our articles, homepage, and community focused initiatives like Games + Conversations. As a Senior Product Designer on the team, you'll work through all phases of the product design process. Your focus will be on creating the UX, visual design, and product design strategy for our subscribers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, sales, brand, editorial and marketing, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences, foster business growth, and maximize product value. This role reports to the Product Design Lead, Storytelling.
Motivation User & business impact:
You are passionate about identifying opportunities that positively impact users and the business, with a focus on defining and developing differentiated product experiences for business decision-makers who read The Washington Post. Creative Expression:
You seek ways to express your creativity and bring innovative ideas to fruition. Crafting unique and visually appealing solutions with strong interaction design and aesthetic language is a source of fulfillment. Problem-solving: You are drawn to the challenge of finding creative solutions to complex problems and translating complexity into simplicity. Overcoming design challenges and optimizing user experiences motivate you. Continuous Learning:
The ever-evolving nature of design and technology excites you. You stay updated on new tools, trends, and techniques and enjoy learning and mastering new skills. Collaboration: You thrive in the collaborative nature of product design work and enjoy opportunities to work with diverse teams and disciplines. Ownership & attention to detail:
You are organized, driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work while ensuring the details are right. Responsibilities
End-to-end product design:
Work through the design process to iteratively design and deliver a cohesive and scalable product ecosystem for WP Intelligence, from project kick-off through launch and post-launch improvements. Independently conceptualize design solutions:
Generate creative and scalable design concepts that align with user needs and business goals, translating ideas into tangible design solutions. Create sophisticated prototypes:
Build interactive prototypes to visualize and test the functionality and user experience, iterating designs based on qualitative and quantitative feedback. Collaborate cross-functionally
:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, brand designers, marketing, and editorial stakeholders, to ensure design cohesion and successful implementation. Conduct and integrate research
:
Analyze user data, conduct user interviews and usability testing, evaluate behaviors, and integrate insights into product designs that are intuitive, user-friendly, and address real-world challenges. Refine & deliver design specs iteratively:
Continuously refine and improve design solutions based on usability testing, user feedback, and changing project requirements. Provide engineering teams with detailed design specs and support implementation through design QA and testing. Stay informed on industry trends
:
Monitor competitors and broader design trends to ensure WP Intelligence delivers a modern, innovative user experience. Advocate for design quality
:
Serve as a champion of user-centered design across teams to foster design thinking and deliver best-in-class solutions. Qualifications
A portfolio that shows a strong body of product design work that highlights practical skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to address user and business needs effectively 4+ years of product design experience, preferably with some in digital editorial or B2B products Proficiency in design software and tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design and prototyping tools Familiarity with front-end development concepts and agile development to collaborate effectively with engineers Expertise in user-centered design processes, including user research, persona creation, usability testing, and analytics Experience using quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions, identify user needs, and measure success Strong written, verbal, and visual communication, as well as presentation skills Proven ability to independently manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Preferred qualifications
Experience designing for editorial subscription products Familiarity with best practices for AI focused products Background in audio/video storytelling, and/or data visualization Passion for The Washington Post or the journalism industry at large. Knowledge of policy, regulatory, or enterprise-focused industries The Washington Post's policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.
Compensation and Benefits
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage Company-paid pension and 401(k) match Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave Nine paid holidays and two personal days 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent Robust mental health resources Backup care and caregiver concierge services Gender affirming services Pet insurance Free Post digital subscription Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The salary range for this position is: 108,700.00 - 181,100.00 USD Annual
The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power
The Washington Post . We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you
Impact Tomorrow ?
#washpostlife