Director, Product Management

Overview (Why This Role)

We are looking for a Director of Product Fashion & Luxury Group to lead product management and strategy across our iconic fashion and luxury brands includingELLEHarpers BAZAAR andEsquire. As a senior leader you will shape the future of fashion and luxury content experiences at Hearst Magazines aligning with company objectives to deliver world-class digital products. Reporting to the Vice President of Product US and Global Brands at Hearst Magazines this role requires a combination of vision practical execution collaboration and team leadership. You will champion AI-driven solutions to drive innovation and ensure sustainable growth across these aspirational and trend-setting brands.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)

Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers BAZAAR and Popular Mechanicsinspires entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital video social and print reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the worldand together we are shaping whats next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Define and communicate a product roadmap that aligns with both business objectives and the unique needs of our luxury fashion brands.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across editorial business and technology teams to launch and iterate on outstanding digital products.
• Monitor product performance and adjust strategies utilizing data-driven insights and analytics.
• Partner with and inspire a cross functional team of engineers and designers helping them set and achieve ambitious goals.
• Advocate for and integrate exceptional UX/UI ensuring that all designs are user-centric and resonate with the luxury audience.
• Promote and integrate AI-driven technology to enhance user engagement content personalization and workflow efficiency.
• Act as the primary contact for relevant vendor relationships ensuring all needs are anticipated and met with innovative solutions.
• Maintain close collaboration with central design development and other departments to create seamless and scalable digital experiences.
• Ensure products meet the highest standards of usability functionality and design in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• 10 years of experience in digital product management for consumer-facing websites ideally in media fashion or luxury spaces.
• Exceptional design sensibility and experience with UX/UI principles; ability to advocate for creative user-focused solutions without compromising functionality or goals.
• Deep understanding of premium content audiences and their engagement preferences across global markets.
• Proven track record of owning the lifecycle of products from ideation to execution and continuous iteration.
• Experience working in highly collaborative matrixed organizations; familiarity with managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Technical acumen and curiosity about leveraging emerging AI technologies to drive innovation and develop state-of-the-art digital products.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and act on data insights to shape product strategies.
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degrees particularly in business or product management are a plus.
• Passion for digital trends in luxury fashion and editorial content.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary for this role is between $168k-204k. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as: transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.