Director, Product Design, Streaming

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next... From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it's like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X ! We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. Your New Role CNN is looking for a Director of Product Design for our Streaming product. The CNN Engagement team recently launched the All-Access Streaming service and will now be executing to elevate the video content experiences to meet the future of CNND, delight and engage both current and growth users and improve user satisfaction. As the Director of Product Design, you will manage a team of 10ft product designers. You will partner closely with design directors for web and mobile apps to ensure a cohesive user experience across platforms, and you will partner with the Sr Director of Product for Streaming on evolving and codifying the vision and future of the product. Your Role Accountabilities You will be an integral part of CNN's Engagement team, steering and communicating the vision for CNN's Streaming product that will drive CNN's subscription business. You will be an integral part of CNN's Product Design team, partnering with other design leaders across CNN, working to further design excellence and processes across teams. You will foster a deep collaborative culture and promote partnership with cross-functional leads and senior leadership to synthesize and translate strategic initiatives into best-in-class product experiences. You will manage a team of product designers to identify user needs, produce cutting-edge user experiences, conduct rapid prototyping to iteratively test and validate product features and proof of concepts. You will guide the overall design vision, partnering with User Research and Analytics data, to develop a deep understanding of how users engage, what matters to them, and identify pain points. You understand the media landscape, and you are innovative, and committed to pushing the boundaries of CNN. You will empower and mentor your design team; foster a cohesive, committed, passionate, productive, and positive environment; champion new ideas, and work towards the highest caliber of craft and best-in-class experiences. conduct rapid prototyping to iteratively test and validate product features and proof of concepts. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years' related work experience leading design in Digital Media/Technology companies, preferably in the 10ftspace; 5+ years managing and building teams of designers. Deep understanding of connected TV technologies. Expertise in Figma, prototyping and a deep knowledge of utilizing design systems; extensive experience in program management tools such as Confluence and Jira. Impeccable written and verbal communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of executing a design vision and influence cross-functionally. Data-driven, with extensive experience testing and refining to continually improve upon metrics. Mastery of best UX design practices, including usability principles, user research methodologies and testing techniques. Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience. How We Get Things Done... This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means th

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