Product Designer

Shape the Future of Ideas: Product Designer at TED

TED, a global platform dedicated to spreading impactful ideas, is seeking a passionate and skilled Product Designer to join our vibrant team. If you’re driven by curiosity, innovation, and a desire to create meaningful experiences for millions worldwide, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

About TED: Spreading Ideas, Sparking Change

At TED, we believe in the power of ideas to transform the world. We’re a diverse community of thinkers, creators, and innovators committed to sharing knowledge, fostering connection, and inspiring action. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of digital media and build a future where ideas thrive.

The Opportunity: Your Role in the TED Ecosystem

As a Product Designer, you’ll be a key player in our product trio (product, design, engineering), collaborating on innovative solutions across TED.com, the TED app, and other digital platforms. You’ll have the opportunity to own the end-to-end design of new features and flows, directly impacting how millions discover and engage with TED’s content. We are looking for someone who is ready to elevate to a Senior Product Designer role.

What You’ll Do: A Design-Driven Journey

• Design & Iterate: Craft user-centered designs from initial concept to final execution, including user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers to bring ideas to life through design sprints, critiques, and reviews.
• Research & Understand: Conduct user research to gain insights into user needs, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute & Enhance: Help evolve TED’s design system, pushing our visual language and interaction patterns forward while maintaining a high standard for accessibility.
• Champion User-Centered Design: Advocate for user-centered design thinking across the organization, ensuring clarity and exceptional craft.

What You’ll Bring: Your Skills and Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in product design.
• BA or certificate in digital product design, graphic design, user experience, interaction design, human-computer interaction, or equivalent professional experience
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your product thinking, interaction design, and visual design capabilities.
• Proficiency in core design disciplines: interaction design, visual design, IA, responsive layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A solid understanding of design research methodologies and user testing.
• Familiarity with design systems and contemporary design tools (e.g., Figma, Miro).
• Track record of leveraging design systems with proficiency in contemporary digital product design tools and technologies; this could include Figma, Miro, Webflow, HTML, and CSS.

Bonus points if you have experience with HTML/CSS, Webflow, motion design, accessibility standards, or content-driven platforms.

Why Join TED?

At TED, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values curiosity, collaboration, and impact. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a global movement of ideas.

• Full health benefits (dental and vision are 100% paid by TED) for employees
• Work-life balance encouraged (TED closes for a 1-week winter break plus unlimited PTO)
• Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
• Paid family leave
• 401(k) with match

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a passionate and talented Product Designer eager to contribute to the future of idea sharing, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio showcasing your best work.

Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000

This role can be based in TED’s Manhattan office, though we will also consider candidates who would work remotely. The candidate will be required to work U.S. East Coast hours.