Lead Product Designer

About the position

As a Lead Product Designer at SmartNews, you will play a crucial role in shaping the design and user experience of our US product. Your obsession with craft and innovative UX design will be key in driving high-level product strategy and vision that results in clear business impact. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and content specialists, to bring the design vision to life. A strong focus on craft and polish will be essential as you help design our US product and differentiate us from our competitors. Your relentless focus on enhancing user experience will elevate our brand and reinforce our position in the tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Define product & design strategy by driving overall holistic product strategy and vision in collaboration with design and product leadership.
• Help identify and define specific high-impact initiatives based on data, research, and design strategy, leading to business impact.
• Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions, resulting in impactful, user-centric solutions.
• Be hands-on in creating user flows & journeys, design concepts, and prototypes that can be used to convey and validate ideas.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops for hypothesis creation and solution validation, fostering a stronger culture of design-focused experiments for validation.
• Be responsible for shipping designs that meet product goals, enhance user satisfaction, and create business impact.
• Work autonomously in a fast-paced organization, embracing change and dealing with ambiguity.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a product designer with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions.
• Experience in driving product strategy and vision in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of user experience principles and design methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and research to inform design decisions.
• Proficiency in design tools and software for creating user flows, prototypes, and design concepts.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the tech industry, particularly in news or media-related products.
• Familiarity with machine learning technology and its application in user experience design.
• Experience facilitating workshops and design sprints.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.