Executive Director, Product Design

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Product Design to set design direction, lead and develop a team of product designers, and contribute directly to digital product design. The role includes guiding major initiatives from early concepts and prototypes through launch and iteration, while partnering with product and engineering teams to define goals, scope, and tradeoffs. The Executive Director will collaborate with editorial and other cross-functional teams, use research and analytics to inform decisions, and strengthen design quality, accessibility, systems, and processes. Responsibilities also include providing feedback, supporting hiring and onboarding, and representing design in planning and leadership discussions. Candidates should have 10 or more years of experience designing digital products for web and mobile, along with experience managing designers and leading complex projects from concept through launch. A strong portfolio demonstrating design process, quality, and impact is required. Applicants should bring excellent UX, interaction, visual design, and information architecture skills, plus deep experience with Figma, prototyping tools, and design systems. Strong collaboration with product managers and engineers, strategic influence, and clear communication with senior stakeholders are essential; experience with media, publishing, or content-rich products is preferred.