Principal Product DesignerAbout Dow Jones Design & ResearchOur Design & Research org brings together world-class designers and researchers with a unified purpose: to connect people to the news and information that matters most. Our integrated approach ensures that research insights directly shape design decisions, while design explorations reveal new research opportunities. We're a globally distributed team spearheading a digital transformation at Dow Jones, newly staffed by industry leaders from Google, LinkedIn, The New York Times, and more.

Through our combined expertise in design craft and research rigor, we ensure that millions of users can depend on our platforms for truth in a world full of noise.About the RoleWe're seeking a Principal Product Designer to set design strategy across multiple product areas and shape how Dow Jones approaches design at scale. This is one of our most senior individual contributor roles, requiring someone who can work directly with executive leadership to resolve strategic conflicts and identify company-wide opportunities.As a Principal Product Designer, you'll have unique visibility across product areas and platforms, enabling you to spot patterns and opportunities that others miss. You'll work directly with SLT, ELT, and C-suite executives to shape company direction, while your design patterns become standards across major portions of Dow Jones.

You'll be the design voice for challenges that lack precedent, developing senior talent across multiple product areas while representing Dow Jones at industry events.

The Principal Product

Designer will report to a Sr. Director, or VP within the Design & Research organization.You WillSet design strategy across multiple product areas and their platform connections, working directly with SLT, ELT, and C-suite executives to shape company direction. You'll resolve conflicts between different strategic directions and help Dow Jones adapt to market changes through design leadership.Lead company-wide strategic projects requiring alignment across all products, platforms, and business units.

Identify company-wide opportunities through your unique visibility across product areas and platforms, spotting patterns that inform multi-year strategic planning.



Establish design practices that become industry benchmarks, developing new methods, frameworks, and tools that improve design practice company-wide. Develop senior design talent across multiple product areas, mentoring Principal-level designers and advising executives on design leadership.

Set and embody quality standards that influence major portions of Dow Jones, establishing processes that maintain excellence across all products, markets, and platforms worldwide.Build external partnerships with agencies, vendors, and academic institutions that enhance our capabilities, while establishing Dow Jones's reputation as a design leader through industry presence.You Have10+ years of product design experience, with significant time spent setting strategy for complex, multi-product organizations.Proven track record working with C-level executives, presenting to boards, and influencing company-wide decisions through design leadership.Experience setting design strategy for multiple product areas simultaneously, with demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and resolve strategic conflicts.Demonstrated thought leadership through speaking at major conferences, published articles, or industry recognition for design excellence.Strong business acumen with ability to connect design decisions to multi-year business outcomes, speaking fluently about metrics, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.Experience building design capabilities at scale, including establishing operations, governance models, and talent development programs.Deep expertise across design disciplines, from visual design to systems thinking, with ability to coach others and set standards for excellence.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Design, HCI, or related field (advanced degree strongly preferred).Nice to HaveExperience in media, publishing,



or financial services at enterprise scaleBackground in design transformation or digital modernization initiativesTrack record of M&A; integration or product consolidation through designExperience establishing design organizations in general companiesPublished books, research, or significant thought leadership in designBoard or advisory experience for design-forward companiesTeaching experience at university level or executive education programsPatents or innovations in design methods or toolsExperience with emerging technologies (AI/ML) at strategic levelInternational business experience and cross-cultural design leadershipOur BenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones)Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year)Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarterMeal benefit with Pluxee (171/month on top of your salary)Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %).Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.Reasonable AccommodationWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.Software Product EngineeringUnion Status:Non-Union roleBase Pay Range: 80,000 - 90,000 We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.SummaryLocation: Spain - BarcelonaType: Full time

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