Product Designers

Product Designer – OTT

Company: Optomi (in partnership with a leading media organization)
Location: Ridgefield, New Jersey
Posted: 11 days ago
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

The Product Designer, OTT will play a critical role in shaping how audiences experience live and on‑demand content across connected‑TV platforms. This role focuses on designing intuitive, media‑rich experiences optimized for the television screen—helping viewers navigate content, engage with live news, and access video seamlessly across major OTT surfaces. 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.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Designing innovative OTT experiences for major connected‑TV platforms
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced media environment
• Contributing to scalable design systems

Experience Requirements

• 2‑4+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI design, or interaction design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating dual‑screen interaction and 10‑foot UI design
• Experience designing consumer‑facing products across multiple platforms

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, platform‑appropriate OTT experiences
• Own and evolve core OTT surfaces including home screens and video players
• Translate editorial priorities into visually compelling interfaces
• Collaborate with product and engineering to define interaction patterns and release requirements
• Leverage user research to continuously improve usability and engagement