Product Designer

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 Newsroom editorial platforms and tooling power CNN’s editorial, innovation, and performance capabilities, accelerating our ability to create world‑class digital experiences. We are investing heavily in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and improving user experience in new and existing core newsroom products to empower broadcast journalists, editors, and content creators — and drive efficiency, unlock innovation, and enable smarter, faster decision‑making across the organization. The Staff Product Designer, Newsroom is an experienced designer who enjoys collaborating with product, engineering, research, editorial, analytics, content strategy and other designers to build efficient workflows and intuitive storytelling tools. This is an incredible opportunity to envision and design industry‑leading editorial experiences for creating news content consumed by millions of audiences across the globe. Your Role Accountabilities Be an integral part of the product design team that is creating the next generation of CNN editorial experiences for broadcast news production, from small iterative improvements to long‑term vision. Create information architecture diagrams, experience journeys, user flows, wireframes, design mockups and interactive, AI‑powered prototypes to effectively conceptualize product features. Conduct regular user research sessions with editorial users. Perform usability tests and draw insights to make informed recommendations. Create, contribute, and maintain tokens and components for our design system. Champion our design principles, design systems and product roadmap, and serve our editorial teams’ needs. Play a role in shaping the future of CNN’s publishing platform by collaborating with stakeholders and team members to brainstorm, envision, and validate new features and functionalities. Qualifications & Experience 8+ years as a product designer, with at least 2 recent years in content/media management systems and/or productivity tooling work. A mastery of Figma, including variables, components, styles, and shared libraries. AI prototyping expertise using Cursor, Figma Make, or similar tools. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in utilizing, creating and modifying design system components to create scalable, delightful user experiences. Experience working within large‑scale or enterprise organizations, requiring patience and proactive communication at each step of the design process. Bonus points for experience in news/media. A demonstrated ability to manage complex design challenges and a strong record of fostering cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment. Mastery of and ability to guide others on best practices of 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 sleeves and get things done. 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 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. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. 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: $129,500.00 - $240,500.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr