Sr. Product Designer

Job Description

Product DesignerAbout EssentiallySports:EssentiallySports is a leading digital sports media platform that delivers engaging, fan-centric content to millions of sports enthusiasts worldwide With a focus on innovation, interactivity, and in-depth storytelling, we aim to redefine how fans experience sports Role OverviewAs a Product Designer, you'll own the end-to-end design process across web, mobile, and emerging fan engagement platforms—from ideation to launch Your work will directly impact how fans interact with content, participate in discussions, and engage with our brand What You’ll OwnUser-Centric DesignCraft intuitive and engaging UX for interactive content, including polls, comments, and fan reactions Editorial & Storytelling AssetsDesign visual and UX elements for newsletters and editorial features, ensuring compelling storytelling Design System & Brand EvolutionDevelop and maintain a cohesive design language, keeping it bold, minimal, and sports-first Benchmarking & InnovationResearch, analyze, and integrate best-in-class design trends to enhance our media experience Collaboration & User InsightsWork closely with Product, Editorial, Tech, Growth, and Fans to design based on real user behaviors and emotional triggers What Makes You a Great FitExperience2+years in product design, preferably in media, content, or newsletters Prototyping & ExecutionAbility to move from rough sketches to high-fidelity, shippable designs in Figma Flow-First ThinkingYou design with user journeys in mind, treating every screen as a communication tool Visual ExpertiseA strong sense of typography, hierarchy, layout, and micro-interactions User-First ApproachYou prioritize user empathy over design aesthetics Innovation-DrivenExcited to set new standards in media product design rather than just following trends BonusExperience designing for sports, fandom communities, or Gen Z audiences What You’ll Work OnRevamp our personalized homefeed and reading experience Design gamified community features—polls, reactions, loyalty rewards, and more Shape the visual identity of our newsletters, ensuring consistency and engagement Design internal tools to streamline workflows for writers and community managers Develop a lean design system that scales efficiently