Staff Product Designer, Audio & Video

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.

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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.

CNN is looking for a Staff Product Designer for our Interactive team. This is a team that rapidly designs and implements experimental new features used across the digital org, including games, data visualizations, live commentary and community features. The ideal candidate will be a full-stack, data-driven, innovative and strategic Product Designer, with extensive experience designing and delivering for both responsive web and native mobile experiences.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• You will be an integral part of CNN’s Engagement team, creating interactive user experiences that engage and delight users.
• You will partner closely with product and editorial on design strategy that increases user engagement and retention.
• You will be embedded in a strategic, cross functional team that will conduct rapid prototyping to iteratively test and validate new content formats and engagement mechanisms.
• You will guide the overall design vision, using user research, analytics, and audience insights to iterate on content delivery and personalization.
• You will partner closely with design and product across CNN Engagement teams to integrate new content features across CNN digital surfaces.
• You will work with CNN’s design system team over time to build a library of re-usable components based on your ongoing design experiments.
• You must be innovative, committed to pushing the boundaries of CNN.
• You must be a highly collaborative self-starter and able to manage your projects and deadlines, whilst also being able to pivot as needed.

Qualifications & Experience…

• 8+ years’ work experience as a cross-platform product designer, with at least 4 years working on responsive web design and/or native mobile experiences. Experience in media companies is a plus.
• Mastery of Figma and prototyping.
• Impeccable visual and interaction design skills.
• Expertise in creating and modifying components and utilizing a mature design system kit.
• Mastery of best UX design practices, including usability principles, user research methodologies and testing techniques.
• Solid understanding of mobile and web technologies.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in program management tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience

Please Note: Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $128,100.00 – $237,900.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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