iHeartMedia is looking to shape the future of its consumer digital products, including iHeartRadio, podcasts, and other digital experiences, by defining and driving the overall UX strategy across all platforms.
Requirements
- Expert proficiency with Figma and design systems.
- Extensive experience with the end-to-end user-centered design process, including research, prototyping, and usability testing.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating successful, user-centric solutions to complex design challenges.
- Expert knowledge of mobile user-centered design principles, UX best practices, and trends across iOS, Android, and web.
- Experience in connected TV, automotive, gaming, and voice platforms experience is a plus.
- Passionate about leveraging AI to improve efficiency, streamlining prototyping, and staying ahead of the latest design and workflow tools.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and own the UX vision and strategy, aligning it with company goals and business objectives.
- Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing UX team. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Design and Research Oversight: Oversee all aspects of the user experience design process, from research and discovery to prototyping, testing, and implementation.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, marketers, and data analysts, to ensure a cohesive and delightful user experience.
- Advocacy and Thought Leadership: Champion design thinking and user-centricity throughout the company. Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide thought leadership and drive innovation.
- Problem-Solving: Solve complex design challenges across a variety of platforms, including mobile, web, and emerging technologies like voice and in-car experiences.
Other
- BA/BS degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.
- 10+ years in Digital UX/UI/product design, working collaboratively with product, engineering, design, content, and user research teams.
- Proven experience in a senior UX leadership role for 5+ years, with a track record of successfully managing and mentoring a UX team.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- A passion for music, audio, and the digital media space.
