Principal Product Designer, Yahoo News
Core
Lead visual craft and interaction excellence across Yahoo's critical consumer surfaces, leveraging generative AI to accelerate prototyping and evolve design systems.
Role type
Principal Product Designer (AI-augmented)
Builds
High-fidelity interactive prototypes, scalable prototyping standards, and visual standards for Yahoo News and related consumer surfaces.
Domain
Media, News, Consumer Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Systems thinking, Generative AI tooling (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex), High-fidelity prototyping, Visual systems & typography, Cross-functional collaboration, Mentorship, Executive stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Design system evolution, AI-augmented design methodology, Media/News industry experience
Technologies
Claude Code, Cursor, Codex
Responsibilities
Lead design vision and interactive prototyping architecture; Craft bespoke interaction patterns for high-profile moments; Drive evolution of design standards and visual patterns; Move with velocity across multiple workstreams; Use AI tools to accelerate prototyping and workflow efficiency; Work upstream with leadership to shape interaction direction; Collaborate cross-functionally to translate concepts into solutions; Partner with research teams to validate decisions; Mentor junior designers; Present design rationale to senior stakeholders.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
