VP, Product Design, Growth and Revenue

What you'll do

• Set and execute a forward-thinking product design vision for CNN's Subscriptions, Ads, and Commerce platforms.
• Lead the design strategy to convert audiences into loyal subscribers through seamless and user-centric experiences.
• Oversee, mentor, and scale a multi-layered team of product design directors, managers, and designers.
• Partner with the VP of Product and VP of Engineering to define the roadmap for digital acquisition and retention.
• Build matrixed relationships across Editorial, Marketing, Revenue, and Data teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Champion a data-driven design culture using A/B testing, user research, and analytics to refine conversion metrics.
• Oversee rapid prototyping and continuous iteration to solve complex design problems and validate new business ventures.
• Manage the design of large-scale systems for web, native mobile applications, and TV apps.

What we're looking for

• 12-15+ years of experience in product design within Digital Media, Technology, or Ecommerce companies.
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing design teams, preferably at the Director or VP level (preferred).
• Extensive portfolio demonstrating strategic UX and visual design solutions for subscription models, advertising ecosystems, and digital commerce.
• Proven track record of executing a design vision that drives measurable business outcomes like conversion, retention, and revenue.
• Deep understanding of product bundling, identity, verification, authentication, and authorization systems.
• Strong data fluency with experience guiding teams in testing and refining UX based on metrics, user research, and audience insights.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functionally and align executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.