Yahoo · 1 day ago
Senior Product Designer, Yahoo
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through its portfolio of iconic products. They are seeking a driven Senior Product Designer to help shape the vision and design of the Yahoo Lightyear CMS, crafting innovative design solutions and collaborating closely with various teams to enhance user experience.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end design for core features and workflows
Craft modular, scalable systems that stay consistent across the product
Champion focused, minimalist solutions that elevate clarity and usability
Collaborate closely with product, engineering, research, and brand teams to translate ideas into polished, well-crafted experiences
Prototype at high fidelity to explore concepts, validate hypotheses, and communicate design intent effectively
Contribute to design direction on strategically important initiatives, partnering with senior designers and design leadership
Collaborate with researchers to gather insights, synthesize findings, and refine approaches based on evidence and feedback
Present design work with clarity and confidence, grounding decisions in user needs and business priorities
Guide feedback conversations and incorporate input in ways that strengthen the work while preserving design intent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Visual Communication, HCI, or a related field
3+ years of experience designing digital products, with a strong emphasis on visual design
A track record of launching complex products and tools, with experience in advertising marketplaces as a significant plus
A portfolio showcasing refined, high-quality design across both product and marketing experiences
Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to balance brand with usability
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience presenting to executive stakeholders
Preferred
Curious about emerging tools and technologies, particularly AI's role in design workflows
Proficient in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Framer, Claude Code, V0, and Cursor
Experienced in designing complex products and tools
A clear, confident communicator who can present, discuss, and evolve design work across teams
Effective in cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to influence through craft and clarity
Benefits
Healthcare
A great 401k
Backup childcare
Education stipends
Much (much) more
Company
Yahoo
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.8MKey Investors
SoftBank GroupSequoia Capital
2021-05-03Acquired
1996-04-12IPO
1995-11-30Series B· $4.8M
Leadership Team
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