Design degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of professional experience with a portfolio showcasing end-to-end responsive web and app experiences.
5+ years creating complex typography systems and scalable design systems.
3+ years designing for digital media, editorial, subscription, or commerce platforms.
Meticulous attention to detail and enthusiasm for design iteration.
Solid understanding of modern digital technologies and accessibility standards.
3-5 years experience working in Figma, including prototyping and design systems.
Responsibilities
Generate digital experiences and interfaces for consumer revenue and subscription products.
Design and execute projects across the entire product lifecycle, from concepts to multi-platform launches.
Present solutions to stakeholders and advocate for readers while driving business objectives.
Solve complex design problems by synthesizing multiple inputs.
Evaluate, iterate, and optimize existing product performance.
Contribute to and maintain scalable pattern libraries and design systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and editorial stakeholders on product strategy.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on design culture.
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that connect with a broad audience.
Access to professional development and design rituals.
Engagement with a team that values feedback and iteration.
Chance to contribute to a well-respected publication with a strong editorial mission.
Full Job Description
Senior Product Designer
About the Role
This role is on the New York Magazine dedicated Product team, which is responsible for the customer touchpoints that pertain to all its digital products. This role will also partner directly with Consumer Revenue, Editorial and other teams when required.
The Product team analyzes and creates the platforms that connect New York Magazine's content with our audiences. We're adept, curious problem-solvers who transform creative ideas into successful products. Great design and user experience are essential to our ability to connect with our readers, and the Product Design team plays an important role in what we create, ensuring that our products are engaging, useful, and beautiful.
Responsibilities:
Generate digital experiences & interfaces for consumer revenue & subscription, and adjacent products.
Design and execute projects across the entire product lifecycle, from concepts to multi-platform product launches.
Present solutions to stakeholders, frame design decisions, articulate tradeoffs, and advocate for the reader and subscriber, while concurrently driving core business objectives.
Solve complex design problems, while synthesizing multiple inputs along the way.
Contribute to and maintain scalable pattern libraries & design systems that uphold a family of brand identities across platforms and touchpoints.
Collaborate cross functionally with engineering, product, and data, as well as consumer revenue and editorial stakeholders on product strategy and execution.
Participate in design rituals, give and receive constructive feedback, and help elevate the broader design team's culture and process.
You will report to the VP of Product Design, NYmag.com.
Basic Qualifications:
A design degree: Product Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
5+ years professional experience with a portfolio showcasing end-to-end responsive web and app experiences.
5+ years creating complex typography systems, visual hierarchies, and scalable design systems.
3+ years of experience designing for digital media, editorial, subscription, or commerce platforms.
Success translating multiple brand identities across several digital platforms and touchpoints.
Meticulous attention to detail, and enthusiasm for design iteration.
Ability to work autonomously, own projects end-to-end, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Solid understanding of modern digital technologies, information architecture, and accessibility standards.
3-5 years experience working in Figma, including prototyping, component libraries & design systems
1-2 years experience vibecoding to ship small features, and to build working prototype
Ability to, (or willingness to learn) integrate AI tools into design+dev process
Experience with editorial production workflows and digital news publishing environments.
Experience using user research and analytics to validate design decisions and measure post-launch impact.
Enthusiasm toward journalism, New York Magazine's editorial mission, and its design legacy
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
Pay Range
$122,500-$132,500 USD
About Vox Media
Vox Media is a digital media company that operates several popular websites, including Vox, The Verge, SB Nation, and Eater. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Vox Media's websites cover a wide range of topics, including news, technology, sports, and food. The company's mission is to create high-quality content that informs and entertains its audience. Vox Media has won numerous awards for its journalism, including several National Magazine Awards. The company is privately held and has received funding from several prominent venture capital firms.
