Principal Product Designer, Publishing

Company Description

Nine. Australia’s Media Company.

Underpinned by our people, our strategic focus is on content, connections and growth.

Driven by our purpose - Australia belongs here - and guided by our values - walk the talk, turn over every stone, keep it human - we are the home of Australia’s most loved content and trusted brands across News, Sport, and Entertainment.

We lead the total television market in Australia through our key brands of Channel 9, Gem, Go, Rush and Life, and of course you can consume all our content, live or on-demand, on Australia’s leading free streaming platform, 9Now. We also own Stan, the market leading local subscription streaming service.

In our total audio business we are building talk radio for the next generation across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR.

Nine is also an active participant in Australian consumer marketplaces through our majority shareholding in Domain and our ownership of Drive.

**Job Description**:
As the Principal Product Designer, Publishing, you will play a crucial role in leading and shaping our product design strategy, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences across various digital platforms. Reporting directly to the Director of Product Publishing, you will have the opportunity to lead design teams, establish design systems and governance, and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the design organisation.

You will also work closely with the Director of Product, Publishing and other key stakeholders to define and execute the digital product strategy for Nine’s publishing brands.

**Responsibilities**:

- Leadership and Team Management - set goals, drive a culture of design excellence, mentor and guide the broader product & design team.
- Design Systems and Governance - Develop and maintain across all digital platforms and drive design literacy within Nine.
- Upskilling and Professional Development - Collaborate with other design leaders at Nine, and drive a culture of continuous learning.
- Customer Experience and Innovation - Champion the importance of customer-centric thinking and user research.
- Digital Media, News, and Storytelling - Design and deliver digital experiences that engage users and collaborate with the newsroom to enhance digital news.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a design leader or in a similar senior design role, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful product design outcomes.
- Deep expertise in user-centred design principles, UX research methodologies, and interaction design.
- Proficiency in designing for various digital platforms, including mobile web, mobile apps, and responsive web design.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in developing and maintaining design systems and governance frameworks.
- Lead and inspire design teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and growth.
- Proven experience and a deep passion for digital media, news, and storytelling, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in these domains.
- Extensive experience designing and delivering digital experiences in the media industry, with a focus on creating engaging and immersive storytelling experiences.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex narratives and information into compelling visual and interactive designs that captivate and inform users.

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