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Product Designer, OTT

Versant Media Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

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$115k - $130k/yr Full time Connected Tv Design Designer

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Job Description

The Product Designer, OTT will help shape how viewers experience live and on-demand content on Versant Media’s MS Now and CNBC connected-TV platforms. The role focuses on designing and evolving key OTT surfaces, partnering with product, engineering, and editorial teams to deliver clear, device-appropriate experiences across major streaming ecosystems.

Location and Work Model

Englewood Cliffs, NJ (hybrid). Hybrid work is generally expected from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary

USD 115,000 - 130,000 per year

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end product design strategy for CNBC digital products across web, mobile apps, and OTT
Design intuitive, platform-appropriate OTT experiences for MS Now and CNBC across connected-TV platforms including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung
Own and evolve core OTT surfaces such as home screens, navigation, video players, content discovery, and live or breaking news experiences
Translate editorial priorities and content hierarchies into visually compelling interfaces optimized for lean-back viewing and D-pad navigation
Partner with product and engineering to define interaction patterns, platform constraints, and release requirements across multiple OTT environments
Optimize information hierarchy and content density to support both passive discovery and goal-driven navigation
Collaborate with editorial teams to ensure live coverage, breaking news, and video-first content translates effectively to the television screen
Contribute to and extend the design system with components tailored for OTT surfaces and connected-TV conventions
Ensure usability and consistency across platforms while accommodating platform-specific guidelines and technical constraints
Use user research, analytics, and platform best practices to continuously improve usability and engagement

Requirements

2+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI design, or interaction design, including demonstrated work on OTT, streaming, or connected-TV products
Strong portfolio showing experience with dual screen interaction, 10-foot UI design, lean-back viewing contexts, or media-rich platform experiences
Proven ability to design within platform constraints where clarity, performance, and navigation simplicity are critical
Deep understanding of information architecture, D-pad interaction patterns, and connected-TV UX conventions
Experience designing consumer-facing products across multiple platforms or screen contexts
Familiarity with live video and streaming workflows and their implications for UX and interface design
Systems-thinking mindset, including experience contributing to scalable design systems
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly to product and engineering partners
Ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and editorial teams in a fast-paced media environment
Self-driven approach with strong prioritization and execution skills

Technologies and Platforms

Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung
D-pad
Web, mobile apps, OTT, connected-TV

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Variety of other discounts and perks
Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
Dry cleaning
Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City

Desired Qualifications

Experience designing within a large, matrixed media organization or multi-brand digital ecosystem
Background working in streaming media, digital news, or broadcast-adjacent digital products; experience in financial news is a plus
Experience designing for high-frequency or habitual use cases such as daily news consumption or live event viewing
Exposure to personalization, content recommendation, or AI-assisted discovery in streaming products
Understanding of cross-platform ecosystems including web, mobile, and connected devices
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field

Application and Additional Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through versantmedia.com to be considered.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Selection Process and Equal Opportunity

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of the company’s locations prior to a hiring decision.
VERSANT Media provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support during the application and/or recruitment process, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this opportunity. Resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written Statement of Work from Versant’s Talent Acquisition team will be considered the sole property of VERSANT.

Minimum Experience

2 years

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