Medium’s mission is to help people deepen their understanding of the world and discover ideas that matter. We are building a place where ideas are judged on the value they provide to readers, not the fleeting attention they can attract for advertisers. We are creating the best place for reading and writing on the internet—a place where today’s smartest writers, thinkers, experts, and storytellers can share big, interesting ideas.
We are looking for a Lead Product Designer with exceptional design vision and craftsmanship, who can execute in a fluid environment. You are just as excited to zoom out to reimagine a product as you are zooming in to the details of a flow. You will partner closely with cross-functional peers to translate high-level strategy into beautiful, compelling user experiences. You will model a thoughtful, collaborative design practice for the team.
What you'll do
- Lead design projects across the entire product lifecycle.
- Rapidly design and prototype multiple concepts from near-term solutions to long-term aspirations, and build consensus towards a path forward.
- Partner closely with Engineering and Product to ship elegant and practical solutions.
- Evaluate the success of existing features and propose new ones that expand the capabilities of the product.
- Evolve best practices for the design team and embody them day-to-day.
Who you are
- You demonstrate a capacity and enthusiasm for the spectrum of design — from product ideation and systems thinking to kerning and grids.
- You are comfortable with ambiguity, bringing clarity and structure to complex UX challenges and balancing long-term vision with iterative solutions.
- You engage teammates with curiosity and openness, whether you’re collaborating with engineers or executives.
- You present your vision and design rationale in a compelling manner to the wider team.
- You love prototyping ideas to bring them to life, whether it’s through Framer, Principle, Flinto, or code.
- You write clearly and succinctly to communicate your ideas.
At Medium, we foster an inclusive, supportive, fun, and challenging team environment. We understand the value of diverse backgrounds and respect the healthy expression of diverse opinions. We embrace experimentation and the examination of all kinds of ideas through reasoning and testing. Come join us as we continue to change the world of digital media. Medium is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you.