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VP, Product Design, Hearst Newspapers

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Hearst Newspapers is a leading publisher with a mission to provide trusted news and information. They are seeking a transformational design executive to redefine product design, set a vision, and elevate design as a key driver of product and business strategy.

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Responsibilities

Set a clear, ambitious design vision that elevates the role of design as a driver of product and business strategy

Build, coach, and inspire a small team of designers and researchers while raising organizational design maturity and demanding excellence

Own UX strategy end-to-end: from framing the right problems to designing user journeys, prototypes, and product opportunities

Lead rapid experimentation and deliver early, tangible wins that demonstrate the impact of design on business outcomes

Partner with Product, Engineering, Content, and Revenue leaders to co-create new ventures, align on priorities, and bring products to market quickly

Facilitate workshops and design sprints that surface bold ideas and help stakeholders rally around customer needs

Oversee qualitative and quantitative research; translate insights into actionable opportunities and measure design’s impact

Drive the development of scalable, atomic/component-based systems that empower teams and accelerate delivery across platforms

Maintain a visible presence in the design industry—publishing, speaking, and engaging with peers to bring fresh thinking into Hearst

Represent Hearst Newspapers as a leader in design innovation at relevant communities and events

Champion the voice of the user and the value of design across the organization, using storytelling and facilitation to influence executives and teams

Qualification

UX researchProduct strategyDesign thinkingInteraction designUI designFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteLean product developmentThought leadershipAI Design toolsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

10+ years in product design with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role transforming design practices

Proven track record of launching innovative products from zero-to-one and influencing product strategy

Deep expertise in UX research, design thinking, interaction design, atomic design principles, and UI design

Strong portfolio showcasing strategic design leadership, early-stage product incubation, and measurable product impact

Demonstrated active engagement in the design community (e.g., speaking, publishing, contributing to industry groups, open-source, or other forms of thought leadership)

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence C-suite conversations and drive alignment across functions