Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love—from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Product Design for our search division. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving innovative and user-centric design solutions in the search industry. The successful candidate will lead a team of talented product designers to build and enhance our search product to meet the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the product design team to develop innovative and user-centric search experiences across multiple platforms

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and data scientists to develop and execute the search product roadmap

• Define and maintain a design vision and strategy that aligns with business goals and customer needs

• Hire, mentor and manage a team of product designers, providing them with direction, feedback, and guidance

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence in design

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gain insights into user behavior and inform design decisions

• Monitor design trends and emerging technologies to ensure our search product remains competitive

• Work with stakeholders to create compelling presentations and design proposals that effectively communicate design concepts and solutions

• Ensure that all design work is delivered on time, to a high standard, and within budget

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in product design, with a focus on search

• Proven track record of leading and managing product design teams

• Expertise in user-centered design, design thinking, and design process methodologies

• Strong understanding of search engines and search algorithms

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present design concepts to stakeholders and senior management

• Ability to think strategically and make data-driven design decisions

• A passion for innovation and a desire to push the boundaries of search design

• A strong portfolio of search design work that demonstrates your design skills, problem-solving ability, and understanding of user needs

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in product design, UX/UI design, or a related field.

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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