Product Designer II, Growth - Acquisition

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.

Your New Role...  

As a Product Designer II , you are a member of the world-class CNN Digital Product Design Team, which is responsible for creating industry-leading user experiences engaged by millions across the globe. CNN is driven by a shared commitment to put our users at the center of the experiences we build and to push the boundaries on what an exceptional digital experience can be. We believe that success is driven by the combined ability of content, design, product, and technology to achieve user delight.  

The Product Designer II is an experienced creative professional who collaborates with product managers, engineers, designers, researchers, editors, and data scientists to build and grow CNN Digital product experiences. This work informs and engages our users and impacts CNN’s bottom line.  

As a Product Designer II, you will be responsible for developing compelling experiences and capabilities across CNN Digital web properties, native mobile applications and OTT apps. This role is focused on building experiences dedicated to converting our audience to new subscribers. 

 

Your Role Accountabilities...  

• Executes across all phases of the design process from conception to implementation to include (but not limited to) wire-framing, prototyping, and visual design 

• Helps drive large-scale highly strategic projects that are deemed business critical 

• Contributes to a clear vision for the future of design and demonstrates ability to implement forward thinking design 

• Transforms ideas of concepts into visually tangible flows and plans  

• Delivers polished visuals based on strong design fundamentals 

• Understands the intersection of product design of a media organization and business goals 

• Builds collaborative relationships with internal stakeholder leads (Product Management, Engineering, Editorial, Revenue etc.) to ensure consistency with broader company goals 

• Demonstrates strong understanding and implementation of internal design process 

• Actively contributes to provide thoughtful solutions to complex design problems 

    

Qualifications & Experience...  

• Design portfolio demonstrating strong UX and visual design solutions, with an emphasis on identifying and meaningfully solving true user problems 

• 2 years professional experience, specifically as a Product Designer 

• Mastery in Figma UX software and prototyping 

• Foundational understanding HTML and CSS 

• Exceptional track record to execute on product design strategy and partner with cross functional team members 

• Experience building world class product experiences, streamline workflows with continuous iteration and improvement 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to drive user experience design, including usability principles, user research methodology, testing techniques (A/B, Multi-Variant), design theory, and interaction design 

• Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience 

• Willingness to roll up your sleeve and get things done 

• Take smart risks and champion new ideas 

• Experience with news environments and content publishing a plus  

 

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 that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $88,900.00 - $165,100.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.