Staff Product Designer, NAPP

The New York Times is seeking a Staff Product Designer with expertise in UX, product, and editorial experience to develop AI-powered editorial experiences, supporting the company's mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $160,000—$190,000 USD

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams across The Times to identify opportunities to integrate AI into products and features.
• Imagine concepts for delivering new AI-powered experiences for NYT users.
• Use quantitative data and qualitative research to inform design decisions.
• Create prototypes to validate desirability, feasibility, and usability.
• Lead conversations and influence AI strategy with leadership using prototypes.
• Represent work to leadership within the company.
• Work with engineering teams in an Agile environment.
• Champion AI innovation and ethics, stay updated with industry trends, and ensure responsible AI use.
• Create frameworks to assess the success of AI prototypes and products.
• Support and uphold journalistic independence and the company's mission.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a product manager or designer, with recent experience creating coded prototypes using AI tools.
• 7+ years of experience collaborating with editorial or product teams.
• Portfolio of shipped work in dynamic environments with changing requirements.
• Experience designing user experiences with AI/LLM.
• Experience refining AI tone, format, and behavior to align with brand and quality standards.

Benefits

• Annual base pay between $160,000—$190,000 USD.
• Potential for variable pay such as bonuses and stock.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, F.S.A.s, 401(k), paid vacation, sick days, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Additional Information

• This is a remote-friendly position.
• The role reports to the Deputy Head of Product Design.
• Applicants should submit their own work and avoid using AI-generated content during application and interview.