Product Designer, OTT

Job Description The Product Designer, OTT will play a critical role in shaping how audiences experience live and on-demand content across MS Now and CNBC's connected-TV platforms. This role focuses on designing intuitive, media-rich experiences optimized for the television screen u2014 helping viewers navigate content, engage with live news, and access video seamlessly across Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung, and other major OTT surfaces. You will partner closely with product, engineering, and editorial teams to translate content and business requirements into polished, platform-appropriate interfaces. This includes ownership of core OTT surfaces such as home screens, navigation, video players, content discovery, and live coverage experiences. The ideal candidate combines strong product thinking with a deep understanding of 10-foot UI design, lean-back viewing behavior, and the constraints of building across multiple connected-TV platforms. This role requires a systems-level mindset to ensure consistency, reliability, and performance across a matrixed, multi-brand environment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES u2022u2003Design intuitive, platform-appropriate OTT experiences for MS Now and CNBC across major connected-TV platforms including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung. u2022u2003Own and evolve core OTT surfaces including home screens, navigation, video players, content discovery, and live and breaking news experiences. u2022u2003Translate editorial priorities and content hierarchies into clear, visually compelling interfaces optimized for lean-back viewing and D-pad navigation. u2022u2003Partner closely with product and engineering to define interaction patterns, platform constraints, and release requirements across multiple OTT environments. u2022u2003Optimize information hierarchy and content density to support passive discovery as well as intentional, goal-driven navigation. u2022u2003Collaborate with editorial teams to ensure live coverage, breaking news, and video-first content translates effectively to the television screen. u2022u2003Contribute to and extend the design system with components tailored for OTT surfaces and connected-TV conventions. u2022u2003Ensure consistency and usability across platforms while accommodating platform-specific guidelines and technical constraints. u2022u2003Leverage user research, analytics, and platform best practices to continuously improve usability and engagement. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022u20032u20134+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI design, or interaction design, with demonstrated work on OTT, streaming, or connected-TV products. u2022u2003Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with dual screen interaction, 10-foot UI design, lean-back viewing contexts, or media-rich platform experiences. u2022u2003Proven ability to design within platform constraints where clarity, performance, and navigation simplicity are critical. u2022u2003Deep understanding of information architecture, D-pad interaction patterns, and UX conventions specific to connected-TV environments. u2022u2003Experience designing consumer-facing products across multiple platforms or screen contexts. u2022u2003Familiarity with live video, streaming workflows, and their implications for UX and interface design. u2022u2003Strong systems-thinking mindset, with experience contributing to scalable design systems. u2022u2003Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly across product and engineering partners. u2022u2003Ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and editorial teams in a fast-paced media environment. u2022u2003Self-driven with strong prioritization and execution skills. u2022u2003Experience designing within a large, matrixed media organization or multi-brand digital ecosystem. u2022u2003Background working in streaming media, digital news, or broadcast-adjacent digital products. u2022u2003Experience designing for high-frequency or habitual use cases such as daily news consumption or live event viewing. u2022u2003Exposure to personalization, content recommendation, or AI-assisted discovery in streaming products. u2022u2003Understanding of cross-platform ecosystems including web, mobile, and connected devices. u2022u2003Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.

Created: 2026-03-06