Overview
NewsCred is the world’s leading syndication platform for high quality journalism. We license and curate full text articles, photos and video from sources like The Economist, The Guardian, Reuters and Forbes, helping publishers and brands create customized content experiences to drive traffic and build new revenue. By fusing game-changing technology, premium content and a world-class editorial team, we’re reinventing news for publishers, brands and their audiences.
We are looking for a talented designer/developer to join us at our fast paced, well-funded B2B startup in the online media space. Our clients are large media companies and major brands who use our Platform API and CMS Product to integrate high quality news and multimedia content into their websites and apps.
You will be involved in every aspect of product development, from initial brainstorming to user testing before and after launch. You will employ a wide range of skills across interaction design, visual design, prototyping and usability testing. You have a user-centric approach to design, prefer simple user interfaces and think high fidelity prototypes make the best product specifications.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the brainstorming of new user experiences
- Design elegant and intuitive user flows and interactions for NewsCred’s suite of products
- Run user tests, incorporating insights and feedback throughout the product development process
- Contribute to strategic decisions with the product and executive teams
- Own the design of NewsCred.com and drive the brand identify from a digital perspective
- Provide design support to NewsCred’s marketing team—online, print, ad campaigns, etc.
- Give and solicit feedback from our other designers with the aim of producing the highest quality work
Experience
At least 3-5 years designing and prototyping web interfaces
Skills
- Fluency with wire framing / mockup / visual design tools (i.e. Omnigraffle, Photoshop, etc.)
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript (to implement design concepts in prototype form)
- Strong portfolio with examples of your interaction design work and visual design aesthetic
- Passion for UX and solving complex problems through user centered product design
- Experience scaling systems a plus
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, startup environment
- Looking for driven, motivated team players with a need to succeed
Education
Academic background in Human Computer Interaction, Design or related field (or substantial relevant experience)
Offer
- Competitive salary with equity eligibility
- Awesome culture – passionate, driven and fun team
- Amazing benefits (health & dental insurance, monthly metro cards, snacks, happy hours, etc.)
- Flexible vacation policy
- Opportunity for travel and conference attendance
- Unlimited classes, books, etc