Senior Product Designer

About Us:

Ground News is a platform that makes it easy to compare news sources, read between the lines of media bias, and break free from algorithms.

In a world where political polarization and media distrust are at an all-time high, Ground News offers people a better way to stay informed and see every side of the story. Our mobile app, web app, and browser extension are home to a community of mindful readers who use our media bias and source comparison platform to engage with news critically and beyond their filter bubble.

Unlike most tech platforms, we don’t rely on algorithms to keep users on our platform to sell ads. We are supported by our readers who pay for a subscription to build a more nuanced understanding of the news, the world, and themselves.

Highlights:

• #1 on Product Hunt

• #2 on 2025 Apple Design Awards in the Social Impact category

• 3-time winner of US App of the Day

• Winner of Digital News Innovation Challenge by Facebook

• Winner of Mobile Apps Showdown at CES.

The Opportunity:

Ground News is a media bias and source comparison platform used by readers across 190+ countries. It's a product that challenges how people consume information; and that challenge shows up in every design decision.

We're in the middle of a full product redesign with real users, real usage data, and real stakes already in play. This is a unique moment: the architecture is being rethought from the ground up, and new surfaces are being built 0-to-1 alongside a live product. You'll be joining a lean team, reporting directly to the Head of Design, where your work has a short path to production and a direct line to what ships.

This is a senior individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership, and genuine craft expectations.

What You’ll Do:

• Own features from early concept through shipped product, including research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping.

• Lead visual and motion design work across web and mobile, with a high bar for craft and attention to detail.

• Manage and evolve the Figma component library and design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across a redesigning product

• Design for complexity; making dense information and nuanced features feel intuitive and accessible.

• Assist in user research, bringing a data-informed perspective to what problems are worth solving and why.

• Collaborate closely and clearly with engineering, product, and leadership; communicating design rationale with precision and nuance.

• Bring an ethical, experimentation-based perspective on where AI fits in the design workflow.

What You’ll Bring:

• Exceptional visual and interaction design skills, demonstrated through a thoughtful portfolio that shows both craft and solid design thinking.

• Hands-on experience managing design systems and component libraries at scale (Figma proficiency expected).

• Motion design sensibility: You think about animation as a communication tool.

• Experience designing products that simplify complex information for a broad audience.

• Fluency with lean research methods; you know how to move fast and stay informed by users’ feedback.

• Comfort working across both native mobile (iOS/Android) and web.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to articulate design decisions clearly to engineers, PMs, and non-designers alike.

• A point of view on AI in design workflows, built on real professional experience and experimentation.

Bonus Points:

• Interest in news, media literacy, and/or experience working with content-driven products.

Why Work at Ground?

Co-founded by a former NASA engineer and Bain consultant, a position with Ground News provides an unparalleled learning experience both personally and professionally. At Ground, we prioritize growth: both for our business and team members. You’ll have the freedom to work remotely and play a key role in the development of Ground News products.

This is an opportunity to work with a growing and mighty team that is committed to building a world where cooperative, civil debate is the norm, media is accountable, and critical thought is the baseline of our information consumption. Ground is based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, but this role is remote.

Compensation & Benefits:

The US base salary range for this role is $140,000- $180,000 (USD); and the Canadian base salary range is $120,000-$160,000 (CAD). Your final offer will take into account various factors, including your skills, experience, and qualifications.

What you’ll enjoy at Ground News:

🌍 Remote-first environment: Work from anywhere in Canada or The US, on your own time zone plus enjoy in-person meetups and team gatherings.

🩺 Health & Wellness that matter: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family.

📈 Keep growing: Access to professional development opportunities to keep expanding your skills and career.

🚀 Mission-driven team: Join a group of smart, dedicated people who are building meaningful products with real-world impact.

We are committed to building and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment for everyone. If you have any questions, concerns, or require any accessibility accommodations during our interview process, please contact talent@ground.news and a member of our team will be happy to support you.