Senior Design Director, Publishing Platform

Condé Nast

London, GB
Not specified; not specified; 25 days holiday + ba...
Fully remote
Lead platform-level systems-oriented design
Deep technical fluency in front-end architecture
Hands-on relationship with ai tooling
This role involves defining the foundational design layer for world-class media brands like Vogue and The New Yorker while evolving the concept of platform design

Job Summary

  • This role involves defining the foundational design layer for world-class media brands like Vogue and The New Yorker while evolving the concept of platform design.
  • The successful candidate will act as a player-coach leader who sets standards through direct involvement in craft while guiding a team of senior designers.
  • Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, Bupa Private Healthcare, access to a corporate gym, and discounts on magazine subscriptions.

Matching Summary

This role involves defining the foundational design layer for world-class media brands like Vogue and The New Yorker while evolving the concept of platform design.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Bupa Private Healthcare, pension scheme, corporate gym membership

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead platform-level systems-oriented design
  • Deep technical fluency in front-end architecture
  • Hands-on relationship with AI tooling
  • Experience leading teams through significant change
  • Fluency in multi-brand complexity governance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in media or publishing products
  • Experience in large global distributed organizations
  • Strong background in typography and narrative structure
  • Ability to navigate complex organizational politics

Key Requirements

  • Substantial experience leading platform-level design at scale
  • Proven ability to attract and develop senior design talent
  • Demonstrated track record of shipping design systems across multiple brands

Work Rights

Not specified

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