Product Designer, Yahoo Homepage

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

We are seeking a Product Designer with a passion for and track record of creating exceptional user experiences. In this role, you will work across a variety of products within the Yahoo News organization, and collaborate closely with cross functional peers and business owners to share the future of our product offerings.  You will be responsible for designing and leading the execution of high-quality, user-centered design solutions that balance business goals and user needs.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to understand business objectives, identity opportunities, and create effective design solutions that drive business results

• Designing the end-to-end user experiences for products, where you will be driving and/or collaborating with other designers on the research, ideation, prototyping, and validation of those experiences

• Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and content strategists to ensure designs are executed effectively and to the highest standards

• Partner closely with product and engineering teams to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what’s possible

• Champion user-centered design principles and ensure designs are grounded in user insights, data and are accessible to the largest audience possible

• Influence stakeholders and and build relationships across the organization

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in user centered experience design

• A portfolio of work that demonstrates your expertise in designing successful experiences

• A solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies

• Practical experience working across desktop and mobile web platforms, with an emphasis on responsive design

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across an organization

• A track record of delivering high-quality, design solutions that users love

• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Origami, Webflow, and Adobe Creative Suite

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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The compensation for this position ranges from $96,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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