Staff Product Designer: Shape Reading Experience (Remote)

Posted 10 days ago

mediumBrooklyn (NY)

Web and Digital Interface Designers Software Publishers

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About the role

Medium is a fully distributed company focused on reading and writing experiences. We are seeking a Staff Product Designer who will work across ideation to launch, collaborating with engineering and leadership to translate strategy into tangible design initiatives. You’ll own high-quality designs, shape product scope, and ship intuitive experiences. The role emphasizes empathy for users and teammates, feedback openness, and contributing to a scalable design system with strong storytelling and

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