SportsEngine is seeking a Manager of Product Design to lead their product design efforts, aiming to deliver visually stunning, intuitive, and accessible experiences across their digital products by guiding a talented group of designers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Exceptional UI design skills with a strong eye for visual detail, layout, hierarchy, and interaction patterns.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma and a deep understanding of design systems, accessibility best practices, and cross-platform consistency.
- Strong understanding of platform guidelines including Apple HIG, Material Design, and WCAG accessibility standards.
- Experience with experimentation-led design, including A/B testing, rapid iteration, and data-informed product development.
- Demonstrated success designing and shipping large-scale, complex products across web and mobile surfaces.
- Portfolio that demonstrates design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact user-facing work.
- Familiarity with sports-related platforms or apps
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the design vision for SportsEngine’s products, ensuring visual excellence, usability, and accessibility across platforms.
- Champion high-quality UI craft and thoughtful, user-centered solutions that balance innovation with performance and scalability.
- Uphold and evolve a robust design system to ensure consistency across touchpoints while enabling innovation.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure seamless execution and uphold design intent in implementation.
- Influence and evolve the product design process, advocating for scalable systems and operational best practices.
- Stay current with industry trends and competitive insights to proactively identify opportunities for product innovation.
- Guide the team in balancing near-term execution with long-term strategic vision, helping prioritize for impact.
Other
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
- Define and drive the design strategy in close partnership with Product and Engineering leaders to align with business objectives and user needs.
- Foster a collaborative, feedback-rich environment where designers thrive, grow, and feel connected to the product’s impact.
- Effectively communicate design decisions and strategies to executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
- 6+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing designers and shaping product direction.
