Product Designer, News Product

Product Designer – News Products The News Products team collaborates with our newsroom to build new features that amplify the reach of our journalism. We are looking for a Product Designer to contribute across a variety of editorially grounded projects and initiatives. This is an individual contributor role based in New York. The role partners with product managers, editors, engineers, researchers, and data scientists in a news‑driven environment and supports iOS, Android, and web projects. Responsibilities Conceptualize and prototype new features aimed at growing our audience for the news product. Support high‑level product strategy, ensuring we’re asking the right questions and solving for distinct needs. Create visuals to lead conversations, build consensus, and help make decisions. Work with engineers and product teams to ensure design quality and consistency of shipped features and interactions. Contribute to team and product design rituals. Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission. Report to a Product Design Manager within the News Product mission. Basic Qualifications Portfolio showcasing design process along with finished design work. 3+ years of digital web and/or app design experience. 2+ years of working collaboratively on projects known to pivot quickly. Proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools such as Figma. Preferred Qualifications Experience contributing to product releases through multiple cycles. Strong typography and visual design skills. Experience providing and receiving honest, thoughtful feedback. Compensation The annual base pay range for this role is $104,000 – $125,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., you may be eligible for variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; a company‑matching 401(k) plan; paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional development programs. Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. For more information, please refer to the EEOC guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr The New York Times