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Join the global leader in sports media, The Athletic, as a Staff Product Designer and revolutionise the digital experiences for sports fans worldwide.
Overview
Salary
£160 - £180
Location
United States
Expires
Working at The Athletic, a leader in sports media, means being part of a global newsroom that passionately brings comprehensive stories about teams, sports, and athletes from all around the world. An exciting opportunity awaits a creative and strategic Staff Product Designer, ready to take on a key role and leave their mark on our products and user experience.
Role Summary:
- Design and develop user-centric, high-quality experiences across our digital products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and execute design strategies.
- Contribute significant value through strategic and visionary projects.
- Support fellow designers through mentorship and foster a collaborative design culture.
- Stay one step ahead by exploring new technologies and user experiences in the field.
Role Requirements:
- Proven expertise in designing large-scale product experiences across web and native applications.
- Exceptional Figma skills and proficiency in other design tools.
- Strong visual and interaction design skills, along with expert communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity for effective collaboration and establishing feedback structures.
- Proficiency in prototyping and incorporating AI into the design process.
- Deep understanding of what makes a great sports-related product.
- High adaptability, eagerness to learn and innovate, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
About Us
Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.
About the Role
We're looking for a Staff Product Designer to lead design strategy and execution across key product initiatives. You'll work autonomously to identify and prioritize high-impact work—balancing thoughtful strategy with hands-on execution to create vibrant, intuitive experiences for sports fans worldwide. Leading projects across the full spectrum from rapid shipping to exploratory innovation, you'll collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and data teams while mentoring fellow designers and elevating design thinking across the organization. We're looking for world-class designers whose craft balances expert visual and interactive design, clear communication, shipping velocity, and a deep understanding of user needs—someone who thrives with ownership, moves fast without sacrificing quality, and drives meaningful impact for our users, product, and business.
Responsibilities
Requirements
The annual base salary range for this role is $160,000.00 USD - $180,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location.
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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