Principal Product Designer, Yahoo Sports - JR0025279_TN

Yahoo Holdings • Nashville, TN

402d • $143,625 - $299,375 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Product Designer at Yahoo Sports, you will leverage your design expertise and strategic mindset to shape the future of sports engagement products. This role involves leading design initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and creating impactful user experiences that delight millions of users. You will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, delivering exceptional design, and mentoring team members while balancing data-driven insights with creative solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in digital product design for iOS, Android, and web platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design, interaction design, prototyping, and product thinking.
• Experience designing for sports products; knowledge of predictive gaming is a plus.
• Passion for sports and a deep understanding of the industry and competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to design products that meet or exceed accessibility standards.
• Analytical skills with experience using data to inform design decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high levels of empathy and collaboration.
• Proficiency with design tools for creating concepts, prototypes, and specifications.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting within the dynamic sports landscape.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with predictive gaming and sports betting.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards in design.

Responsibilities

• Drive design initiatives that align with sports strategy by understanding market and customer needs.
• Identify user needs and design, launch, and scale innovative solutions that enhance user engagement.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to analyze data and inform design decisions.
• Solve ambiguous challenges by creating clear and delightful user experiences across various platforms.
• Contribute to and maintain a scalable design system that supports design and engineering workflows.
• Guide and provide feedback to teammates and cross-functional partners to elevate the quality of work.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed