Manager, Product Designer

Summary

Join NBC Sports Next's SportsEngine team as a Manager of Product Design, leading a team of designers to create intuitive and accessible digital experiences. You will define and drive design strategy, collaborating with product and engineering leaders. Responsibilities include mentoring designers, evolving the design system, and ensuring visual excellence across platforms. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of product design experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role, and a strong portfolio showcasing design leadership and cross-functional collaboration. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing designers and shaping product direction
• Demonstrated success designing and shipping large-scale, complex products across web and mobile surfaces
• Exceptional UI design skills with a strong eye for visual detail, layout, hierarchy, and interaction patterns
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and a deep understanding of design systems, accessibility best practices, and cross-platform consistency
• Strong understanding of platform guidelines including Apple HIG, Material Design, and WCAG accessibility standards
• Experience with experimentation-led design, including A/B testing, rapid iteration, and data-informed product development
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities — able to explain design rationale, influence stakeholders, and advocate for users effectively
• Proven ability to partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to shape strategy and deliver impactful solutions
• Strong product intuition and the ability to navigate ambiguity, balancing visionary thinking with pragmatic execution paths
• Portfolio that demonstrates design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact user-facing work
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement
• Define and drive the design strategy in close partnership with Product and Engineering leaders to align with business objectives and user needs
• Own and evolve the design vision for SportsEngine’s products, ensuring visual excellence, usability, and accessibility across platforms
• Champion high-quality UI craft and thoughtful, user-centered solutions that balance innovation with performance and scalability
• Uphold and evolve a robust design system to ensure consistency across touchpoints while enabling innovation
• Guide the team in balancing near-term execution with long-term strategic vision, helping prioritize for impact
• Foster a collaborative, feedback-rich environment where designers thrive, grow, and feel connected to the product’s impact
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure seamless execution and uphold design intent in implementation
• Influence and evolve the product design process, advocating for scalable systems and operational best practices
• Effectively communicate design decisions and strategies to executives and cross-functional stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends and competitive insights to proactively identify opportunities for product innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with sports-related platforms or apps
• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence

Benefits

Salary Range: $145-160,000 (bonus eligible)