Description: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Product Design to lead our product design efforts within the Product Experience team at SportsEngine. You will guide a talented group of designers to deliver visually stunning, intuitive, and accessible experiences across our digital products. This role requires close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to define the product vision, influence strategy, and elevate design craft.The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for UI detail, a passion for pushing visual design boundaries, and a track record of delivering innovative, high-quality design solutions across web and mobile platforms. You’re a conceptual thinker, creative problem-solver, and inspiring leader who thrives on evolving design systems, mentoring others, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking design culture.Key Responsibilities: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.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.Guide the team in balancing near-term execution with long-term strategic vision, helping prioritize for impact.Foster a collaborative, feedback-rich environment where designers thrive, grow, and feel connected to the product’s impact.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.Effectively communicate design decisions and strategies to executives and cross-functional stakeholders.Stay current with industry trends and competitive insights to proactively identify opportunities for product innovation.
