CBS News · 1 month ago
Sr. Product Designer (Contract)
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$57/hr - $67/hr
5+ years expParamount Global is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Designer to join the CBS News Digital team, responsible for designing user-centered and impactful experiences for CBS News on digital platforms.
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Responsibilities
Lead design efforts for the CBS News digital, ensuring experiences are user-centered, accessible, and aligned with the CBS News brand
Design for real-time news consumption, balancing immediacy with clarity and usability across digital platforms
Develop and iterate on wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, incorporating feedback from stakeholders, user research, and other needs
Conduct and apply user research and usability testing to validate design decisions, with a focus on how audiences consume breaking news, live video, and long-form journalism
Maintain and evolve the CBS News design system, ensuring consistency across platforms while adapting to the unique needs of news storytelling
Partner with developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs, addressing design-related issues during development cycles
Communicate design strategies and present work to stakeholders, articulating how design decisions support both user needs and business goals
Champion accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring CBS News products are usable by the widest possible audience
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience designing consumer-facing digital products, ideally with a focus on content-rich, media, or news platforms
A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in mobile and web design, with examples of work that demonstrate clarity, usability, and visual excellence
Mastery of design and prototyping tools (Figma, Miro, Lovable etc) and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles
Experience designing for responsive, multi-platform experiences
Strong visual design skills, with expertise in interaction design, typography, and information hierarchy
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to cross-functional stakeholders
A meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality, accessibility, and trustworthiness
Preferred
Experience designing for news, media, or live content platforms
Familiarity with real-time data visualization and storytelling through interactive graphics
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with motion design and animation to enhance storytelling and engagement
A strong understanding of audience engagement patterns in digital news consumption
Company
CBS News
CBS News is the news and information division of CBS Corporation. It is a sub-organization of CBS Corporation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Stacey Benson
Chief Financial Officer
Bari Weiss
Editor in Chief
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