[Wattpad] Intermediate Product Designer, Ad and Platform Track

Wattpad: Senior Product Experience Designer (Ad & Platform) 💼

About Wattpad 📖

Wattpad's vision is to entertain and connect the world through webnovel stories. Since 2006, they've been on a mission to unleash the full potential of stories to the world using community and technology. Wattpad is part of the WEBTOON family of brands, the largest storytelling platform globally. With over 24 million creators and ~170 million active users per month, they empower creation by anyone, for everyone.

The Role 🛠️

As a Senior Product Experience Designer, you'll join the Ad and Platform track, covering Ad, Monetization, User Safety, and Platform experiences. You'll be a system thinker who cares deeply about understanding users to create engaging product experiences. You'll bridge user motivations towards business outcomes and pay attention to design details that keep users reading, participating in the Wattpad community, and paying for premium content.

Responsibilities 📝

• Discover and define underlying user needs and values that motivate Wattpad users.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and Product Marketers to identify user needs, design seamless interactions, and create experiences that keep users returning for more.
• Design UX and UI flows across platforms (web, iOS, AN) that are accessible and scalable.
• Contribute to the design system to ensure consistent design and experience across platforms.
• Provide feedback among team members to raise the bar for quality and deliverables.

Qualifications 🎓

• 3-5 years of experience with end-to-end product design. Experience in Ad, Monetization, Growth, or User Safety is preferred.
• Collaborative work with user researchers, product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Cross-platform design experience in web, iOS, and Android.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design approaches and solutions with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Deep understanding of graphic design, interaction design, and user-centered design principles.
• Proficient in design and facilitation tools such as Figma and Miro.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter comfortable working in ambiguity and collaborating well in a remote working environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related discipline.

Application Process 📋

• A link to your online portfolio or PDF is required. Applications must have a portfolio highlighting problem-solving skills and outcomes.
• If parts of your portfolio involved group work, explain your specific role in the project.
• Briefly explain why you're an excellent candidate for this role at Wattpad and what parts of your portfolio are especially relevant.

Benefits 🎁

• Career development, mentorship, and support to achieve your goals
• Health benefits, including vision and dental
• RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA)
• Generous vacation and Parental Leave Top-up
• Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
• Winter break shutdown and more!

Salary 💰

$90,000 -$130,000 a year
Please note, the above range is listed in CAD.

Diversity and Inclusion 🤝

Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate. Period. Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. They have taken a leadership position in creating a culture and organization that truly values diversity. They are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, they believe cultural fit doesn't mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps them challenge one another to think big and differently. They consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status, or any other protected status.

If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let them know. They will do their utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Don't Meet All the Requirements? 🤔

Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, Wattpad encourages you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings they currently have.