Senior Manager, Product Design - Yahoo Fantasy Sports - JR0025302_TX

$143,625 - $299,375/Yr

Yahoo Holdings - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Richardson, TX

About the position

The Senior Manager of Product Design at Yahoo Fantasy Sports is a key leadership role responsible for guiding the product design team in creating exceptional user experiences for fantasy sports products. This position blends user-centric design with business strategy to enhance the overall product vision and execution, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a compelling product experience vision and strategy for Yahoo Fantasy Sports.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of talented product designers.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists to create engaging user experiences.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles backed by user research and analytics.
• Drive innovation by identifying trends and opportunities in fantasy sports.
• Present design concepts to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design solutions.
• Champion design systems and best practices for scalable experiences.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in product design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing high-performing product design teams.
• Deep knowledge of user-centered design and design thinking.
• Strong ability to define and drive product vision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience using user research and data to inform design decisions.
• Enthusiasm for fantasy sports and understanding of the industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading design teams for consumer-focused products.
• Knowledge of the fantasy sports or gaming space.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and designing for inclusivity.
• Strong project management skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program