Sr. Product Designer - Yahoo Fantasy Sports

$128,250 - $266,875/Yr

Yahoo Holdings - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

About the position

The Sr. Product Designer at Yahoo Fantasy Sports is responsible for creating engaging and innovative product experiences for over 40 million users. This role involves collaborating with a remote team to design and implement a comprehensive sports growth strategy, focusing on user-centered design and leveraging market insights to enhance user engagement in fantasy sports.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement a comprehensive sports growth strategy based on market insights and customer needs.
• Transform broad, ambiguous challenges into clear, valuable, and delightful solutions.
• Integrate user research and data insights into every stage of development.
• Apply best practices across various platforms and devices, contributing to a cohesive design system.
• Mentor and provide feedback to teammates and cross-functional partners with empathy and humor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of digital product design experience for iOS, Android, and web platforms.
• Well-designed portfolio showcasing excellence in visual design, interaction design, prototyping, motion design, micro animations, and product thinking.
• Experience leading a user-centered design process from end-to-end.
• Proficient in Figma, Origami, After Effects, and other design tools for creating concepts, prototypes, assets, and specifications.
• Strong analytical background, leveraging data to drive business decisions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in designing for sports products is a plus.

Benefits

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