Senior Product Designer | Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet is seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer and critical thinker to join our Creative Team. You'll play an instrumental role in developing core consumer-facing products for a large and diverse audience. You will join the Lonely Planet team in creating user-centered, digital experiences that help people discover destinations and plan incredible trips. This role requires a passionate individual with expertise in design and UX thinking. The ideal candidate should excel in user-centered design processes, user experience strategy, and visual design. Experience or interest in design systems is also beneficial. The right candidate will be highly organized and collaborative, with a passion for solving problems cross-functionally in a fast-paced, early-stage environment. 

Travel is in our DNA. At Lonely Planet, we believe travel opens the door to the greatest, most unforgettable experiences life can offer. And we have learned that the best way to travel is putting yourself out there, leaving behind the everyday, immersing yourself, rather than just seeing the sights. Join us and help more people from more backgrounds experience the joy of exploration.

What You’ll Do:

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to tackle product challenges, identify user pain-points and make recommendations to drive end goals
• Champion consumer-first led experiences and advocate for our users
• Lead strategy for complex, multi-step user flows across key Lonely Planet product experiences
• Feel comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment that requires agility, swift decision-making, and rapid ideation
• Plan and facilitate cross-functional gatherings to tackle large projects and gain alignment across position groups
• Lead the organization of our design process with content, product, and development
• Understand business goals and solve complex problems while working with product teams to plan and build iterative solutions
• Collaborate with Research to incorporate user insights and feedback within your product designs workflow
• Create and execute detailed wireframes 
• Prototype designs and interactions to clearly articulate your design intentions
• Transform wireframes into high-fidelity, development-ready design concepts
• Engage with the engineering team to understand API calls and technical restrictions
• Present and share work with cross-functional teams to clearly communicate design rationale and the importance to end users

What We’re Looking For:

• Portfolio and/or case studies showcasing product design and creative strategy
• Demonstrate a balance of visual design and UX skill sets
• 5+ years of experience in product-focused, UX design
• Have experience working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with industry-leading design tools (Figma, Adobe)
• Proficiency building prototypes (Figma, Principle, Axure etc.)
• Experience building and shipping web-based applications or software with end-to-end product design
• Experience building or maintaining a design system is a plus

Compensation

• USA Compensation Range: $100,000-150,000
• New York City Compensation Range: $125,000-$187,500
  *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:

Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures has 3,000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK and Brazil. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com.
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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