Job Description

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 an experienced and strategic Sr. Director of Product Design to join our team as the Head of Design for our News business unit. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving innovative and user-centric product design solutions across large organizations with multiple teams. This role is responsible for leading a team of talented product designers and managers, to build and enhance our products to meet the needs of our customers. You will collaborate closely with cross functional leaders that include the General Manager of News, VP of Product, VP of Engineering and Head of Editorial. Through strong partnerships and care for the work, you will guide your team to solve user problems to deliver the most optimal experiences. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the News Product Design Team to develop innovative and user-centric experiences across multiple platforms

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and research to strategize, develop, and execute the roadmap

• Define and maintain a design vision and strategy that aligns with business goals and customer needs

• Hire, mentor, and manage a team of product designers, providing them with direction, feedback, and guidance

• Drive or direct the most critical projects for the News organization

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in design through rituals and process

• Monitor design trends and emerging technologies and products to ensure our products remain competitive

• Work with stakeholders to create compelling presentations and design proposals that effectively communicate design concepts and solutions

• Accountable for the velocity and craft of the designers on the team

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of experience in design and at least 5 years management experience

• Experience managing managers

• Deep understanding of user-centered design, design thinking, and design process methodologies

• Has led strategic projects that demonstrate excellence in design

• Bring an adaptable, curious leadership style to an ever changing environment

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear and concise feedback to designers.

• Strong storytelling skills when presenting to stakeholders and senior management

• Ability to think strategically, leveraging research, data to form a strong point of view from design

Nice to Haves:

• A passion for news and information products

• Experience designing products with content (editorial, video, photos and data visualizations)

• Experience hiring and leading design teams who use data to create compelling tools and visualizations for users

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $180,310.00 - $392,430.00/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, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

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