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MediumSenior Product Designer
Medium is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its fully distributed team and help shape the future of reading and writing online. As an independently…
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About This Role
Medium is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its fully distributed team and help shape the future of reading and writing online. As an independently funded and profitable publishing platform, the company connects millions of readers with meaningful ideas and relies on its design team to elevate digital storytelling. In this remote position, you will report directly to the Director of Product Design and manage projects through every phase,…
Job Description
Medium is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its fully distributed team and help shape the future of reading and writing online. As an independently funded and profitable publishing platform, the company connects millions of readers with meaningful ideas and relies on its design team to elevate digital storytelling. In this remote position, you will report directly to the Director of Product Design and manage projects through every phase, from initial concept to final technical execution.
This role is ideal for a designer who is deeply passionate about writing and reading platforms. You will partner closely with engineering and product colleagues to outline features, build interactive prototypes, and apply AI design workflows for validating new ideas. Your daily work will also involve conducting user research, updating design systems, and maintaining high visual standards across the platform. The position requires a collaborative mindset where you can gracefully accept feedback, iterate on your designs, and contribute positively to a close-knit, distributed team environment.
Medium operates according to four core principles: humans first, deepen understanding, orient for impact, and ladder together. If you enjoy tackling complex problems with urgency and play while building products that last, this opportunity offers a chance to influence an influential internet reading and writing space.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineers and designers to plan and define features that support team objectives
- Produce polished designs, interactions, and prototypes to guide the development of user experiences
- Utilize AI design workflows and tools to explore and validate new features and concepts
- Contribute to the organization's design system to maintain a scalable and cohesive visual style
- Perform user research to identify user challenges and opportunities that guide design choices
- Maintain high design standards by working alongside teammates throughout the implementation phase
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of product design experience in a fast-paced setting collaborating with engineering and product peers
- A portfolio of shipped work demonstrating strong visual design, typography, interaction skills, and idea generation
- Familiarity with design systems, including application and contribution experience
- Strong storytelling, written, and verbal communication abilities
Qualifications
- Direct experience or a strong passion for working on reading and writing tools, platforms, or experiences
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100% healthcare coverage for employees and 80% for dependents
- Generous parental leave policy
- Company off-sites twice a year
- Mental health support via Spring Health, Rula, or Kaiser Mental Health Network
- Financial wellness support through Northstar
- Stipends for co-working spaces, professional development, internet, and a one-time home office bonus
- Unlimited paid time off alongside standard company holidays
- Discounted Medium membership
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this role remote?
Yes, this is a fully distributed position with teammates located across the United States and France.
What is the salary range for the Senior Product Designer position?
The salary for this role ranges from USD 150,000 to 200,000 per year.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants need at least four years of product design experience in a fast-paced environment working closely with engineering and product teammates, accompanied by a portfolio of shipped work.
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