Design Vision & Monetization Strategy: Set and execute an ambitious, forward-thinking product design vision for CNN's Growth and Revenue platforms, including Subscriptions, Ads, and Commerce
Leadership & Team Excellence: Oversee, mentor, and scale a high-performing, multi-layered team of product design directors, managers, and designers dedicated to Growth and Revenue
Product, Engineering & Cross-Functional Partnerships: Partner closely with the VP of Product and VP of Engineering for Growth and Revenue to synthesize strategic initiatives into highly effective, scalable product experiences
User Experience, Audience & Performance: Champion a data-driven design culture, utilizing A/B and multi-variant testing, user research, and analytics to continually refine metrics related to acquisition, retention, and conversion.

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
Extensive portfolio demonstrating strategic UX and visual design solutions for subscription models, advertising ecosystems, and digital commerce
Exceptional track record of executing a design vision that drives measurable business outcomes (conversion, retention, revenue) while maintaining user trust
Deep understanding of product bundling, identity, verification, authentication, and authorization systems
Strong data fluency; deep experience guiding teams in testing and refining UX based on metrics, user research, and audience insights
Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally and align executive stakeholders
Bachelor's degree or higher in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.

VP, Product Design – Growth and Revenue

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