Senior Manager, Product Design, Gamification, and Social Engagement

Summary

Join PrizePicks, the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as a Senior Manager of Product Design! Lead a team focused on enhancing the #1 DFS platform through gamification to boost user engagement and social participation. You will develop and execute innovative design strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor a team of product designers. This role requires extensive experience in design and management, a strong understanding of gamification principles, and exceptional communication skills. PrizePicks offers a competitive compensation package, including company-subsidized benefits, a 401(k) plan, bonuses, flexible PTO, generous paid leave, and workplace flexibility. While based in Atlanta is preferred, remote work is considered for qualified US-based candidates.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in design, with at least 5 years in management roles leading product design teams, with a track record of shipping impactful products
• Proven ability to inspire and lead design teams toward ambitious goals, providing critical business context, feedback, and direction
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing design teams, with a focus on mentorship and career growth
• A solid grasp of gamification principles, social engagement strategies, and user retention mechanics
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, fostering collaboration across multiple departments
• Passion for pushing design boundaries, exploring new practices, and maintaining a high bar for design standards
• Strong analytical skills, leveraging user research, data, and feedback to inform design decisions
• Creative thinker who stays on top of design trends, emerging technologies, and user behavior insights
• You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

Responsibilities

• Own, enhance, and evolve the our DFS gamification experience, focusing on increasing user engagement, social participation, and retention
• Develop and execute innovative design strategies that align with our customer needs and business objectives
• Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing and Engineering teams to bring our roadmap and platform vision to life
• Drive collaborative ideation sessions, design critiques, and feedback loops and champion user-centered design methodologies, ensuring our products meet high standards of UX
• Explore new gamification trends, user engagement strategies, and social features to continuously innovate and deliver to our brand promise
• Lead and mentor a team of product designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing design culture
• Manage team development through coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities
• Cultivate a user-centered design approach, ensuring the team balances creativity with strategic thinking and business KPIs
• Contribute towards and help sharpen design team practices, structures, and governance for optimal efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead team meetings, strategic discussions, and contribute to leadership initiatives
• Maintain high standards of quality, operational excellence, and customer-focused intelligence

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Bi-annual bonus
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings
• Lifestyle enhancement program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development