Lead Product Designer, The New Yorker

interaction design, and design research. We partner closely with editorial, product management, engineering, and business partners to strategise, design, and launch ambitious digital products. We believe that a well-formed design culture is essential to delivering top-notch work.Qualities We're Looking ForGenuine love for editorial design and storytelling - understanding the role design plays in how stories are expressed and experiencedAbility to move easily between system and brand thinking, understanding how shared components underpin consistency and where to stretch them to deliver distinctive momentsConfidence speaking the language of both brand teams (Creative Directors, Editors) and engineers; comfortable in Figma and GitHubOutcome-oriented with initiative and a self-starter attitudeFamiliarity with CMS-driven design environments and multi-brand complexityPassion for craft - strong eye for hierarchy, typography, and composition, instinct for orchestrating these to create
delightful interactionsCuriosity about new tools, AI, and how brands and experiences will evolve; always looking for smarter, more creative ways to design and deliver qualityStrong communicator - clear, collaborative, giving and receiving feedback with equal carePortfolio & Experience EvidenceStrong creative brand sensitivity and interpretation of brand identity within shared design systems or structured frameworksEditorial and content-led design with examples of design for storytelling, hierarchy, and content-rich journeys, ideally within digital publishing or media contextsSystem fluency and refinement or extension of design systems, component libraries, or configuration layers to elevate quality and brand expressionCraft range from clean, systematic interfaces to expressive, identity-led experiencesImplementation quality - evidence of design intent carried through to production; collaboration with engineers using tools (Figma, configs, tokens)Visual judgement and evidence of confident
hierarchy, rhythm, motion, and composition - clear point of view on what "great" looks like onlineCuriosity and progression - stays current, experiments with new tools/technologies (including AI), pushes craft forwardExperience: 5+ years in design roles, Bachelor's degree in Design or related fields preferableEqual Opportunity StatementCondé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.The RoleWe are looking for a Product Design Lead to help us bring to life our brands' unique personalities across our websites, toeing the line between consistency and distinction. This senior individual contributor role focuses on what we've built and making it better through focus, craft, and attention to detail. It's not a management role.What Will You Be Doing?Elevating
visual quality: focus on the visual standard of our sites, ensuring every interaction, layout, and detail feels deliberate, cohesive, and premium.Partnering across teams: build trusted partnerships across design, editorial, product, and engineering to align brand ambition with platform capability.Crafting with systems thinking: champion design excellence within a shared system, balancing brand expression with scalability and performance.Delivering hands-on impact: take ownership of tangible quality improvements across our brands, moving quickly and independently.Championing design culture: model craft, curiosity, and clarity; set the standard for what "good" looks like, mentor through example, and raise the collective bar across the design organisation.Who You AreMove easily between system and brand thinking, understanding how shared components underpin consistency and how to stretch them for distinctive brand expressionValue clarity, rhythm, and restraint; know that craft is often
what separates good from greatNext StepsPlease upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don't use AI-assisted technology to review applications.
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Condé Nast - Global Media CompanyCondé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.LocationLondon, GBCondé Nast TechnologyCondé Nast Technology builds the products, systems, and experiences that power our brands. Our mission is to enable creativity and business growth through next-generation publishing, loyalty, and commerce platforms.We're a global team of designers, engineers, product managers, and researchers dedicated to creating innovative, user-centric products that enable world-class storytelling and digital experiences.About Our Design TeamOur team is experienced in visual design, UX design