Staff 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.

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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 Connected TV (CTV) Engagement team. The CTV team will help define the future vision of CNN’s video and interactive experiences, ensuring they are discoverable, engaging, and continually evolving to maximize user retention.

The ideal candidate will be a full-stack, data-driven, innovative and strategic Product Designer, with extensive experience designing and delivering across CTV user experiences.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• You will be an integral part of CNN’s Engagement team, creating video content user experiences that engage and delight users.
• You will partner closely with product and editorial on design strategy that increases user retention and frequency.
• 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 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 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. 
• Extensive experience in program management tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.

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.