Senior Product Designer at NewsBreak

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, MediaIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on digital products and services
A strong portfolio that showcases your visual design skills and user-centered design approach
Great communication skills – you present design decisions and processes clearly and confidently, making an impact with cross-functional team members
A growth mindset – you’re open and receptive to feedback and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated empathy for the people who use the things they design
Demonstrated craft, quality, and creativity in your work
Experience with prototyping as a means to explore and communicate design solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Working iteratively and collaboratively with product, design, research, and engineering partners to solve problems and create useful, usable, and delightful product features
Bringing a user-centered perspective to conversations, adding value to the product through a design lens
Creating high-fidelity designs with strong visual design skills, ensuring a cohesive and consistent design language across all touch points
Contributing to NewsBreak’s design system to improve the craft, scalability, and accessibility of the product
Advocating for the user and championing a user-centered design approach throughout the organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DesignVisual DesignUI DesignDesign SystemsHigh-Fidelity DesignUser-Centered DesignPrototypingAccessibility

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location or arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid, based in Mountain View, CA; New York City; or Seattle.

What is the salary for this Senior Product Designer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years of product design experience with a focus on digital products, a strong portfolio showcasing visual design and user-centered design, great communication skills, a growth mindset, and experience with prototyping.

What is the company culture like at NewsBreak?

NewsBreak fosters a collaborative, fast-paced environment as a Series-C unicorn startup, emphasizing iterative work with product, design, research, and engineering teams, a user-centered approach, and advocacy for design quality and accessibility.

What makes a strong application for this Senior Product Designer role?

A strong portfolio demonstrating visual design skills, user-centered design, craft, quality, creativity, and prototyping experience is essential, along with evidence of great communication and a growth mindset.

NewsBreak

Digital news aggregation and distribution platform

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is a digital platform that provides a variety of news articles and stories to its users. It aggregates news from multiple sources, including independent contributors, and presents it in a user-friendly format. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including local news, global events, lifestyle, and entertainment, which helps it appeal to a diverse audience. Unlike traditional news outlets, NewsBreak focuses on content aggregation and distribution, allowing it to quickly adapt to the interests of its users. The company primarily generates revenue through advertising, leveraging its large user base to attract advertisers, and may also partner with news providers and content creators to enhance its offerings. The goal of NewsBreak is to deliver a comprehensive news experience that keeps users informed about various topics while maintaining a broad reach in the competitive news and media industry.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$136MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees