Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Sr Principal Designer with a track record of creating exceptional user experiences. As a Principal Designer, you will work across all products and collaborate closely with design, product and business owners, to shape the future of our news offerings. You will be responsible for designing and leading the execution of high-quality, user-centered design solutions that meet business goals and user needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business owners to understand business objectives, identify opportunities, and create effective design solutions that drive impact


• Lead the design of end-to-end user experiences for news products, including research, ideation, prototyping, and validation


• Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and content strategists, to ensure designs are executed effectively and to the highest standards


• Partner closely with product and engineering teams to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what's possible


• Champion user-centered design principles and ensure designs are grounded in user insights and data


• Mentor and provide guidance to other designers on the team


• Influence stakeholders and build strong relationships across the organization

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in user experience design


• A portfolio of work that demonstrates your expertise in designing successful user experiences


• A deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization


• Experience leading design projects and teams, and a passion for mentoring and coaching other designers


• A track record of delivering high-quality, innovative design solutions that meet business goals and user needs

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $160,965.00 - $349,885.00/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, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements.

If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

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