Staff Product Designer, Growth Subscriptions

Full-time - Senior

About the position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! Your New Role… We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. The staff designer is responsible for developing compelling experiences and capabilities across CNN Digital web properties, native mobile applications and OTT apps that enable CNN to grow, engage, convert, monetize and retain our audience.

Responsibilities

• Shapes a holistic messaging experience that harnesses alerts, newsletters, and email.
• Leads and executes across all phases of the design process from conception to implementation to include (but not limited to) wire-framing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Leads large-scale highly strategic projects that are deemed business critical.
• Contributes to a clear vision for the future of design and demonstrates ability to implement forward thinking design.
• Transforms ideas of concepts into visually tangible flows and plans.
• Builds collaborative relationships with internal stakeholder leads (product management, engineering, revenue) to ensure consistency with broader product goals and company objectives.
• Demonstrates strong understanding & implementation of internal design process.
• Leads team in framing and providing thoughtful solutions to complex design problems.
• Demonstrates influence across the organization, mentoring other individual contributors and leaders.

Requirements

• Design portfolio demonstrating strong UX and visual design solutions, with an emphasis on identifying and meaningfully solving true user problems.
• 8+ years professional experience, specifically as a Product Designer.
• Mastery in Figma UX software.
• Prototyping skills a plus.
• Foundational understanding HTML and CSS.
• Exceptional track record to execute on product design strategy, mentor designers, and partner with cross functional team members.
• Experience building world class product experiences, streamline workflows with continuous iteration and improvement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead user experience design, including usability principles, user research methodology, testing techniques (A/B, Multi-Variant), design theory, and interaction design.
• Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeve and get things done.
• Take smart risks and champion new ideas.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with news environments and content publishing.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Vacation