About the role

Role Overview

Principal Product Designer for The New York Times News App, shaping how millions of readers experience journalism on iOS and Android platforms. As a Principal-level individual contributor, you'll lead the creation of intuitive, accessible interfaces that help users discover and engage with content while improving retention and subscriber growth.

Key Responsibilities

Identify product evolution opportunities alongside senior cross-functional partners, offering design expertise to shape product strategy
Champion user-centered perspectives during feature implementation and solution design
Establish practices that accelerate iteration, learning, and knowledge sharing across the function
Drive culture change to increase trust, diversity, and belonging within the team
Mentor and guide growth of high-performing individual contributors through collaboration
Represent team work to leadership while advocating for design craft and process
Participate in design rituals and hiring for design roles
Demonstrate commitment to journalistic independence and the Times' mission

Required Qualifications

10+ years of user-centered design experience with a portfolio demonstrating design process and finished work
10+ years designing digital web, app, or interactive products
Understanding of iOS and Android best practices
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Play, Cursor)
10+ years facilitating cross-functional alignment through workshops and brainstorms
10+ years breaking down complex challenges into trade-off decisions
10+ years working with data and qualitative research teams
10+ years creating compelling narratives for non-designer audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise with visual design principles, type hierarchies, layout systems, and design systems
Experience designing large-scale solutions while maintaining user alignment

Work Environment

Remote position (anywhere in the world)
Reports to VP of Product Design
Individual contributor role (not management)

About The New York Times

The New York Times is a world-renowned news organization with independent journalism at its core, operating a global newsroom across nearly 160 countries. The company serves millions of readers through print, audio, and digital platforms, with a business strategy centered on making high-quality journalism worth paying for through subscriptions.

Principal Product Designer, News App

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