UX Designer

The Role Stuff reaches more than 2 million New Zealanders every month, real traffic, real audiences, real public‑interest journalism. We’re looking for a UX Designer who wants to work at that scale, someone who’s as comfortable in a research session as they are in Figma, and who gets genuinely excited about the design problems that come with building products people rely on every day. We’re looking for a UX Designer who wants to do more than create beautiful interfaces. We want someone who is passionate about understanding people, solving complex problems and shaping digital experiences that make a real difference. This is an opportunity to influence products at national scale, working across one of New Zealand’s most recognised digital brands while helping define how AI, personalisation and emerging technologies can create better experiences for audiences. What you’ll be doing You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, editorial teams and analysts to uncover user needs, translate insights into elegant solutions, and deliver experiences that are intuitive, accessible and impactful. From discovery through to delivery, you’ll own the UX process, including: Conducting user research, usability testing and audience discovery Creating user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and interaction designs Turning qualitative and quantitative insights into product opportunities Designing experiences across web, mobile and emerging digital platforms Running experiments and validating ideas through testing and data Championing accessibility and inclusive design practices Contributing to and evolving our design systems Collaborating closely with engineering teams to bring designs to life Using AI‑powered tools to accelerate research, ideation, prototyping and optimisation Why this role is different Stuff is at an inflection point. The way people discover, consume and pay for digital content is shifting fast, and we’re building the products that sit right in the middle of that change. You’ll be working on experiences that affect how millions of New Zealanders interact with news and content every day, with real design problems, real audiences, and real stakes. We’re also actively exploring how AI can make our products smarter and our team faster. If you want to be close to that work, this is the place to be. What You’ll Bring 4+ years’ experience in UX, Product Design or Interaction Design A strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end design thinking and delivered outcomes Expertise in user research, usability testing and customer‑centred design Advanced proficiency in Figma and modern prototyping tools Experience using data and analytics to inform design decisions Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles Experience working within agile product environments Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders A collaborative approach and genuine passion for creating exceptional user experiences You’ll stand out if you have experience with: Subscription, media, content or consumer digital products AI‑assisted design tools and workflows Personalisation, recommendation engines or conversational interfaces Experimentation, A/B testing and optimisation programmes What You’ll Get The opportunity to influence products used by millions of New Zealanders A talented, supportive and highly collaborative team The freedom to explore new ideas, technologies and ways of working Meaningful work that supports quality journalism and informed communities Ongoing learning and development opportunities Flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing Join Us Stuff is one of the few places in New Zealand where a UX Designer can work at genuine national scale, on products that matter, and on a team that takes design seriously. If that sounds like the right next move, we’d love to hear from you. Think you can do the job? Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today. Ka oti rānei i a koe tēnei mahi? Kāti, tono mai ināianei kia tīmata ai tō haerenga me Stuff i tēnei rā. Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow. E kōkiri nei a Stuff i te whāinga kia whai wāhi ai te katoa. Hāunga te ira, te iwi, ngā whakapono, ngā āheinga, ngā wheako rānei o te tangata - e mōhio nei tātou mā te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e … As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Nā runga i tā mātou ū ki tētahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o ngā hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te pō, ka pōhiringia, ka ākina anō ngā tono mahi a te marea whānui, hāunga te ira, te iwi, te hauātanga, te pakeke rānei. E ū nei mātou ki te whai kia wātea ai ā mātou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite. #J-18808-Ljbffr