Product Designer (Mid-Level Contract-Hire)

About the position

Sleeper is building the leading platform to connect friends over sports. Our mission is to create a digital playground for sports fans and their friends to hang out - on Sleeper, you can check scores, play games, chat, send memes, and much more! Our flagship product, fantasy football leagues, is used by over 8 million people internationally, and we're constantly adding new games, social features, and functionality to our social sports platform. The Design and Research Team is passionate and meticulous about their craft, and they also set time aside to have fun together, including annual trips to design workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design experiences across all of our platforms - iOS, Android, Web, Tablet
• Collaborate frequently with other designers in ideation sessions and provide feedback and mentorship to more junior designers
• Own all aspects of design execution and be able to innovate and improve upon existing standards and practices
• Create design solutions that utilize scalable systems, and contribute to the development of our design system
• Be part of a small but mighty design team pushing the boundaries of innovation

Requirements

• 1 to 3+ years of full-time Product Design experience
• A strong portfolio, deck, or sample work showcasing your passion and foundations in design
• Ability to own design process end-to-end from concept to implementation
• Ability to collaborate and partner strategically with Product, Engineering, and other partners to drive and influence product decisions
• Sharp attention to detail and are building mastery over your design craft
• Experience with and knowledge of design systems and related processes

Nice-to-haves

• Have a degree in one of the following majors or related fields: HCI, web/media design, human-centered or UI/UX design

Benefits

• 401k and health insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Regular virtual game-time with the team with company-sponsored snacks
• Company-sponsored fantasy leagues with real prizes
• Bi-quarterly team outings and annual company retreat