Staff Product Designer (remote)

The Athletic

United States
On-site
Product design leadership
Visual and interactive design expertise
Collaboration with product and engineering teams
The Athletic brings sports fans comprehensive stories about teams, sports, and athletes through one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media

Job Summary

  • The Athletic brings sports fans comprehensive stories about teams, sports, and athletes through one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media.
  • The Staff Product Designer will lead design strategy and execution across key product initiatives, working autonomously to prioritize high-impact work and create intuitive experiences.
  • The role involves collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and data teams while mentoring fellow designers and elevating design thinking across the organization.

Matching Summary

The Athletic brings sports fans comprehensive stories about teams, sports, and athletes through one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product design leadership
  • Visual and interactive design expertise
  • Collaboration with product and engineering teams
  • User-centered design approach
  • Mentoring fellow designers

Nice-to-have

  • Balancing strategy with hands-on execution
  • Rapid shipping and exploratory innovation
  • Clear communication skills
  • Ownership and fast-paced work ethic

Key Requirements

  • Experience leading product design
  • Strong understanding of user needs
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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