Principal Product Designer, AI

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

3d•$189,700 - $352,300

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Principal Product Designer to lead consumer AI experiences across user-facing digital platforms. This senior-level individual contributor role will drive design innovation on high-impact digital surfaces through smart and delightful AI features. The ideal candidate will have deep fluency in AI technologies and a passion for news media to shape new ways for consumers to engage with the news. This role involves collaboration with design, Product, Engineering, Editorial, UXR, and Analytics teams.

Requirements

12+ years' related work experience in product design with a proven track record of launching innovative consumer-facing products.
3+ years working with AI/ML technologies, including experience with large language models, recommendation systems, or generative interfaces.
Strong understanding of AI fundamentals and their application in product experiences; comfort partnering with technical leads and data scientists.
Expertise in Figma, prototyping, and a deep knowledge of utilizing design systems.
Extensive experience in program management tools such as Confluence and Jira.
Impeccable written and verbal communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Proven track record of executing a design vision and leading through influence cross-functionally.
Data-driven, with extensive experience testing and refining to continually improve upon metrics.
Mastery of best UX design practices, including usability principles, user research methodologies, and testing techniques.
Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in media companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and steer a bold user experience vision for evolving consumer experiences through delightful AI features, from content discovery to comprehension to personalization.
Collaborate with Product partners on a roadmap that prioritizes high-impact features that deepen engagement and enhance end-user experiences, including personalized feeds, dynamic homepages, and conversational agents.
Identify user needs, produce cutting-edge user experiences, and conduct rapid prototyping to iteratively test and validate product features.
See new features and enhancements through launch.
Partner closely with other designers and design leaders on driving an innovative design vision while ensuring AI features feel seamless, natural, and cohesive across surfaces and platforms.
Guide the overall UX strategy for consumer AI experiences, using user research and analytics data to understand user engagement and identify designs that solve pain points and move key business metrics.
Serve as a thought leader for ethical and responsible AI design.