Lead Product Designer

Tennis Channel•Santa Monica, CA

2h•$150,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tennis Channel is hiring a Lead Product Designer to shape digital experiences across streaming (OTT), mobile, and web. The role combines product strategy, design craft, and execution, working closely with product, engineering, and content teams to create streaming applications that make tennis and related content more accessible to fans. This is a hands-on role focused on taking products from concept to production, including 0–1 product work and solving complex strategic problems through systems design. As an early hire in a growing product organization, the designer will help establish design quality standards and influence how design is practiced across the company. The role is part of a small, high-impact team and includes close 1:1 mentorship. The designer will focus on dedicated OTT experiences, responsive web, and native mobile apps within Tennis Channel’s broader broadcast and digital ecosystem. The position requires working in person in Santa Monica three days per week. Tennis Channel is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. The stated base salary range is $150,000 to $185,000, with final compensation determined by relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits including a retirement plan, insurance, health and dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, leave, vacation and personal time, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a product designer working on consumer-facing digital products.
A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design work, including complex flows and systems.
Experience designing for mobile and web.
Excellent visual, interaction, and systems design skills, with strong attention to detail.
Comfort working in Figma, including components, libraries, and design systems.
Experience using AI-powered tools to rapidly prototype, explore interactions, and accelerate design iteration.
Solid understanding of accessibility, usability, and inclusive design principles.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate clearly with non-design partners.
Ability to think strategically while remaining grounded in execution.
Ability to work in person in Santa Monica three days per week.

Nice To Haves

OTT/TV design experience.
Passion for sports, media, or entertainment products; tennis fans receive bonus points.

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end product experiences across OTT, mobile, and web, from early concepts and AI-assisted prototyping through high-fidelity execution.
Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to define problems, rapidly prototype and explore solutions using AI-powered tools, and ship high-quality work.
Contribute to and help evolve the Tennis Channel design system, patterns, and accessibility standards.
Evolve the brand look and feel across the digital ecosystem.
Present work clearly to cross-functional partners and leadership, explaining design rationale and tradeoffs.
Participate in critiques and feedback loops by giving and receiving thoughtful, actionable feedback.
Conduct or collaborate on research and incorporate insights, testing, and validation into the design process.
Balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high bar for craft and usability.
Model strong design processes and collaboration practices, using AI-powered tools to accelerate prototyping, experimentation, and iteration.

Benefits

Participation in a retirement plan.
Life and disability insurance.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible spending accounts.
Sick leave, vacation time, and personal time.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
The company also describes its benefits as great and mentions an open-door policy and upward mobility.

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