Product Designer – UX for streaming news platform

About the role

Haystack News is seeking an experienced Product/UX Designer to shape the viewer experience across all device surfaces. You will work hands‑on within a small, agile team to deepen engagement, improve retention, and make the product more enjoyable for millions of users.

Key responsibilities

• Design cross‑platform experiences for onboarding, personalization, discovery, playback, and subscription flows on iOS, Android, web, connected TV, and automotive interfaces.
• Translate product goals into clear flows, wireframes, and high‑quality UI, using research insights and data to iterate.
• Create engaging experiences that increase discovery, enjoyment, and long‑term retention.
• Collaborate closely with founders, engineering, and QA to scope projects, validate assumptions, and ensure designs are implemented as intended.
• Contribute to the cross‑platform design system, adding components, patterns, and visual standards for consistency.
• Prototype solutions quickly, test concepts, gather insights, and ship incremental improvements.

Required profile

• 4+ years designing consumer digital products with a strong portfolio that includes mobile, web, or CTV work.
• Experience in media or streaming is a plus.
• Hands‑on execution ability, taking work from concept to implementation.
• Systems and product thinking to connect goals with simple user experiences.
• Data‑informed mindset, relying on user feedback and metrics.

Required skills