Senior Product Designer - Mail Commerce

$128,250 - $266,875/Yr

Yahoo Holdings - Moffett Field, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Moffett Field, CA

About the position

The Senior Product Designer for Mail Commerce at Yahoo will lead the evolution of the commerce strategy within Yahoo Mail, focusing on designing products that enhance user experience and drive conversion. This role emphasizes user-centered design and aims to create innovative solutions that connect with users while monetizing the platform effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to define the vision for new features and drive craftsmanship for every interaction and visual design detail.
• Spearhead the design strategy to deliver cohesive and intuitive user experiences through iterative design processes.
• Observe and experiment with customer behavior to scale improvements.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, data analysts, and business owners to identify opportunities and define design goals aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create high-fidelity design deliverables, including wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders, user testing, and performance metrics.
• Champion user-centric design principles and methodologies.
• Act as a voice for users, advocating for effective solutions to user problems.
• Drive innovation and push the boundaries of design possibilities in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and UX best practices to infuse innovative solutions into products.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency.
• Mentor and guide other designers, providing feedback with emotional intelligence.
• Own project priorities and the squad roadmap.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in user experience, product, or relevant design fields.
• Strong user interface and visual design skills.
• Demonstrated ability in digital product design for web and mobile software.
• Portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design, interaction design, prototyping, and product thinking.
• Proficiency in software to build design concepts, prototypes, assets, and specifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Skills in illustration, photography, animation, data visualization, conducting user interviews, front-end programming, or data science.
• Experience with major product evolution or expansion, such as redesigns or accessibility/internationalization.
• Prior experience designing for consumer apps.
• Ability to write code for prototyping, documentation, or infrastructure.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program