Senior Product Designer

THE ROLE

PlayOn is looking for an exceptional Senior Product Designer to help revolutionize our High School video streaming platform.

As a Senior Product Designer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of how High School sports fans consume streaming and short-form sports content. We're looking for a passionate and curious individual who can lead our team in creating intuitive, engaging, and groundbreaking user experiences.

As part of the Product Management team, you will work within a dedicated, supportive team focused on building innovative, market-leading solutions.

Additional responsibilities and accountabilities for this role could include:

• Lead design vision and execution for the NFHS product, shaping direction for the product team to create an exceptional and unmatched interactive experience

• Conduct both strategic and tactical level research as required that represents findings as the voice of the user

• Have product visual and behavioral ownership, making important decisions about product vision, roadmap, and how the NFHS Network looks, feels, and works

• Proactively engage and influence stakeholders to drive the design strategy, improve processes, and align team objectives

• Drive a collaborative practice and engage in deep partnership with cross-functional teams for ongoing, consistent impact

• Lead design practice by example and mentor other designers on the team

• Champion a culture of research and validation that informs the organization’s design value

• Lead all aspects of design execution across releases. Create user experience goals, priorities and results that align with OKRs

• Represent the team and the team’s work across senior leadership levels

• Be a persistent evangelist for design as a valued function. Drive design culture, practices, and processes

THE PERSON

• 7+ years of industry experience as a design leader with a proven record of delivering exceptional design, leadership and strategy that meets user needs, product requirements & business objectives

• Preferably a strong formal education - Bachelor’s / Masters in HCI, Information Design or design related field, with an emphasis on user experience or interaction design

• Background in designing successful B2C user experiences for consumer-facing products or services. Experience in streaming platforms (e.g., video, audio, gaming) is a plus

• Passion for an influential role as a driver of design process and product strategy, communicating design ideas persuasively and concisely to the organization, including executives

• Proficiency in fundamental visual & interaction design principles, and industry standard design tools

• Experienced in leveraging Figma's advanced features, including variables and complex component structures to build dynamic and adaptable designs

• Ability to grasp complex problems and translate them to practical design solutions

• Ability to apply social, technical, business, and behavioral factors to UX across a user journey

• Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate goals, problems, opportunities, and solutions.

• Strong operational skills with the ability to work independently, and drive close collaboration and alignment between design, product development, engineering, and business.

• Being a phenomenal team player who loves to have fun while getting things done!

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Open PTO Policy 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.