Lead Product Designer, Search

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. Mission

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The New York Times is looking for a Lead Product Designer to help us design and prototype compelling A.I. experiences that help curious people understand and engage with the world. We are looking for a Lead Product Designer to shape how readers search for information and understand the world through New York Times products — someone with a passion for design, journalism, and technology, as well as experience delivering A.I.-enabled consumer experiences at scale. The New A.I. Products and Platforms mission is a critical, company-wide initiative tasked with building the next generation of A.I.-powered products to accelerate The New York Times's essential subscription strategy. The Times operates in a hybrid model, with those based in NYC working in-office two days per week. We plan to speak with all candidates about where they're based and how they work in a hybrid environment. As a Lead Product Designer, you'll identify opportunities to use A.I. to address news and information needs through our products' search feature. You'll use your interaction design and coded prototyping skills to build functional prototypes that gain alignment and drive work forward. You'll validate that these prototypes meet users' informational needs and align with our brand and journalistic standards. You'll collaborate with product managers, engineers, user researchers, and editorial partners to ship excellent and performant experiences to the world. We value an environment of learning and collaboration. You'll play a leadership role to grow and support more junior design team members. You'll help promote a "make to think" design culture. You'll participate in regular design rituals to give and receive critique.