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Overview We are a small, high-impact team building the next-generation TV operating system. Our flexible structure gives designers direct influence over product direction—an opportunity rarely found in larger companies. Our approach to the CTV industry optimizes the advertising supply chain, creating better outcomes for advertisers, publishers, and TV viewers alike. As part of the Ventura OS team, you will shape a personally tailored and streamlined consumer TV experience, engineered to deliver user preferences and facilitate effortless engagement with content.
Our organization values culture and collaboration. The design team works cross-functionally with engineering, product, business, and research to foster a highly engaged environment. The UX team tackles complex challenges in TV streaming to create experiences that are aesthetically pleasing, efficient, and effective for users.
What You’ll Do We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior UX Designer to shape the user experience for our Ventura OS Platform. You will work closely with industry-savvy colleagues to enhance and create the core product experience, ensuring customers have a seamless and intuitive journey toward their TV goals.
Your Responsibilities Champion a user-centered design approach, understanding and advocating for the needs and preferences of users.
Develop detailed user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that communicate design concepts and interactions, aligned with industry best practices.
Own the design process for complex features, including concept design, product definition, interaction, and visual design.
Translate abstract user research insights and business requirements into structured, scalable design solutions that integrate with the design system.
Transform broad concepts into valuable user experiences blending functionality with ease of use.
Apply systematic design principles to solve complex UX challenges, ensuring consistency and reusability across features and platforms.
Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of core UI components, patterns, and design guidelines within the design system for consistency and scalability.
Partner with engineers to provide implementation guidance, ensuring features meet the design vision and quality standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring designs to life and ensure a cohesive experience.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and presentations to educate stakeholders on design system capabilities and best practices.
Contribute to planning and vision on key company initiatives by collaborating with product managers, engineers, and researchers.
Support usability testing sessions, gather feedback, and iterate on designs based on user insights.
Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to keep designs innovative and competitive.
What You Bring Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
5 - 7+ years of professional UX Design experience.
A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in crafting user-centered digital TV and media consumer products, including TV and mobile apps, websites, and / or operating systems.
Experience designing for and working on zero-to-one project environments is a major plus.
Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools (Figma).
Strong understanding and experience with design systems.
Experience working across organizational boundaries and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading the development and maintenance of design systems.
Strong understanding of user research methodologies and ability to translate findings into actionable design insights.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Company & Equal Opportunity The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid if a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
[LA JOBS ONLY] The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. [SF JOBS ONLY] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents : the salary range is The Trade Desk’s reasonable estimate and may differ based on experience, location, etc. The base salary range for this role is $124,900—$228,900 USD. The company also offers stock-based compensation, benefits, and other compensation. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plan with 401k match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, vacation and holidays, and stock purchase options. Interns are not eligible for certain incentives and benefits.
Base salary is one part of a competitive total compensation package. If you require accommodations for the application or hiring process, please contact accommodations@thetradedesk.com.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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