Senior Design Manager, Yahoo News

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Design Manager with a proven track record of driving innovative, user-centric design solutions within the consumer product space. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to balance immediate business needs with long-term product goals. This person will inspire and guide a talented team of designers to build and enhance our news product surfaces, supporting our users and shaping the future of digital media.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Head of Design, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of product designers, providing guidance, support, and professional growth opportunities.
• Work closely with Central Design and other brand teams to ensure a consistent visual language and cohesive user experience across all Yahoo News platforms.
• Champion a user-centered design approach, leveraging research and data insights to inform and validate design decisions.
• Set and maintain high standards for visual and interaction design craftsmanship across all platforms.
• Ensure that user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility are balanced to deliver cohesive and impactful experiences.
• Create a team environment that encourages creativity, ownership, and professional excellence.
• Define and track key metrics for the design team's success, adjusting strategies to meet evolving objectives.
• Explore the potential of AI design tools and lead the design of AI-augmented product features.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product design, with at least 5 years in a design leadership or management role.
• Proven experience building and scaling design teams.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating high standards in visual design and user-centered design practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with a track record of effectively advocating for design within a larger organization.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to evolving priorities and design challenges.
• Empathy-driven leadership with a focus on empowering and inspiring teams.
• Experience designing and building AI-augmented product features.

Even Better

• Knowledge of inclusive design principles and a demonstrated commitment to creating accessible, equitable experiences.
• Prior experience managing remote or distributed design teams, with a strong ability to foster collaboration across time zones.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring and developing design talent at all career levels, from early-career designers to seasoned professionals.
• Experience working with editorial teams or in a media-led environment.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

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The compensation for this position ranges from $143,625.00 - $299,375.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much more.