Staff UX Designer at The Trade Desk

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

228900.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User-Centered Design, UX Design, Figma, Collaboration, Communication, Prototyping, User Research, Design Systems, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Usability Testing, Project Management, AdTech, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk! Who we are: The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. As a Staff UX Designer on the Inventory team, you’ll lead and own UX initiatives across our portfolio of inventory products and services , crafting intuitive, best-in-class interactive interfaces that empower sellers, and streamline complex workflows. You’ll drive the continued evolution of platforms like Deal Desk, which enables sellers to engage buyers through deal creation and management. Collaborating closely with the Buy Side team, you’ll ensure experiences are aligned, consistent, and holistic across the ecosystem, turning complexity into clarity and delivering value to both users and the business. What we do: TTD User Experience (UX) brings together skilled teams of UX Designers, Researchers, and Writers. Our role is pivotal in understanding user behaviors and shaping our products. We collaborate closely with engineering and product management to craft products that not only serve users but also contribute to TTD’s success. As a Staff UX Designer, you'll use user-centered design methods to create engaging user experiences from concept to execution. Working in close collaboration with your partners, you’ll play a pivotal role in building innovative products that empower our users and transform the digital advertising industry. What you’ll do: Champion a user-centered design approach, passionately understanding and advocating for the needs and preferences of our users. Lead the design and evolution of our Sell Side platforms, ensuring consistency and scalability of design across the platform. Own the design process, including concept design, product definition, interaction, and visual design, for complex features. Laser focus on quality of thought, idea, and execution across the suite of products Leverage and contribute to our design system, ensuring consistency across products while proactively identifying gaps and opportunities for enhancement. Develop and implement design concepts by creating user flows, interactive prototypes, developing intuitive and efficient user interfaces aligned with industry best practices. Transform broad, conceptual, and potentially ambiguous ideas into valuable user experiences that seamlessly blend functionality with ease-of-use. Contribute to planning and vision on key company initiatives by collaborating with product managers, engineers and researchers. Support the planning and execution of usability testing sessions, gathering valuable feedback from users and iterating on designs based on user insights. Provide implementation guidance to engineers, ensuring features maintain high quality and alignment with the design vision. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our designs remain innovative and competitive. Who you are: Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience. 8+ years of professional UX Design experience. Expert proficiency in Figma. Experienced working and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate complex design decisions to diverse audiences, rationalising intentional design decisions. Seasoned collaborator, working closely with team leads and stakeholders to ensure we’re focused on the appropriate solutions that deliver positive impact and value to our customers. Experience in AdTech advantageous but not mandatory. The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be 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 under federal, state, or local law. [LA JOBS ONLY] The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of 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 for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more. Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $124,900—$228,900 USD As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.

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Responsibilities

As a Staff UX Designer, you will lead and own UX initiatives across inventory products, crafting intuitive interfaces that empower sellers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent and holistic user experience across platforms.