Associate Product Designer

CNET is a trusted digital media publication that provides expert information, reviews, and analysis on consumer technologies and trends. For nearly 30 years, CNET has covered a wide range of topics, including consumer electronics, smart home, money, wellness, and more. CNET is passionate about explaining, demystifying, and guiding everyone to improve their lives. 

We are seeking a talented Associate Product Designer to help our growing design team develop impactful digital experiences for our audience. You will be responsible for user interface and user experience design in collaboration with our Content, Product, SEO, and Engineering teams. This role optimizes all of our base site templates and user journeys through data-driven iterations. We are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage both prospective users and our loyal user base. Our design work utilizes industry UX standards and best practices, but always aims to push the envelope. Our team is a highly-collaborative, creative group that thrives off of solving complex problems. 

What You'll Do:

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to tackle product challenges, identify user pain-points, and make recommendations to drive business goals
• Execute both interactive prototypes and static designs for both desktop and mobile platforms
• Optimize designs for click conversion, engagement, and other key business metrics
• Deliver designs that follow fundamentals & use established design systems effectively
• Bring fresh perspectives and iterate on new and existing user flows
• Utilize Figma for both medium-fidelity concepts and fully polished layouts
• Work with research to build prototypes to validate your designs, then iterate and innovate based on data and findings
• Present and share work with cross-functional teams to clearly communicate design rationale and the importance to end users
• Learn about the tech media space, our competitors, our gaps, and the culture of CNET and ZDNET
• Attend and participate in brainstorms, critiques, team standups, and project meetings

What We're Looking For:

• 1-3 years of design experience working on consumer-facing digital products
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing your own time effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, SEO analysts, editorial staff, and others, to drive projects forward and achieve team, business, and user goals
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with design and business teams, framing problems and presenting solutions in a logical and compelling manner
• Demonstrate professional experience in designing websites, digital user interfaces, or interactive products that drive meaningful engagement 
• Possess proficiency in Figma, with experience in the Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Possess basic knowledge of design thinking, product strategy, user research, and user testing with a willingness to learn and grow in these areas
• Identify areas for personal improvement and seek feedback from colleagues to continuously improve your work
• Comfortable working with multiple brands and adhering to brand standards, adapting your work to meet the needs of each individual brand

Compensation

• New York City Cash Compensation Range: $55,000 - 93,000*
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. 

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