CNBC is seeking a Product Design Director to lead the design strategy and execution for its digital products, including the CNBC.com website, mobile applications, and Connected TV experiences, with the goal of improving user experience and driving business results through innovative, user-centered design solutions.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience leading a team of designers for digital media companies
- Experience with designing personalized products or AI features and using new AI prototyping tools would be a plus
- Proven track record managing high performing team(s) of in-house designers who were embedded in Pods, Agile or Scrum teams
- Design best practices, integrating UX Research and building meaningful customer experiences
- Expertise in design research with a dedicated human-centered approach to problem solving
- Strong experience in product discovery and design thinking, in particular leading design workshops with cross-functional stakeholders
- Systems-thinking mindset, with deep knowledge of cross-platform design & visual system creation and effective implementation
Responsibilities
- Shape the experience vision for CNBC’s financial news and information on digital platforms
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of UX/UI designers across multiple products
- Ensure a consistent, intuitive, and engaging user experience across web, mobile, and OTT platforms
- Oversee the full design lifecycle — from discovery and concepting to prototyping, testing, and delivery — ensuring designs are validated through user research and data insights
- Advocate for design best practices, accessibility, and UX standards throughout the organization
- Maintain and evolve design systems, brand guidelines, and interaction patterns across platforms
- Monitor and assess design performance using qualitative and quantitative data; iterate accordingly
Other
- 7+ years of experience hiring, managing, and mentoring successful product designers
- Excellent communication and presentation capabilities, articulating ideas effectively and without bias
- High energy level and a strong work ethic, someone who is self-driven
- Prioritization and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to hold your team accountable for high quality product design and timely cross-functional communication
