Lead Product Designer (Contract) - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is seeking a Lead Product Designer to drive the creation of impactful consumer-facing features and experiences across various platforms, contributing to the growth of sports journalism.

In Short

• Lead design efforts for mobile apps and website.
• Collaborate with product teams to create wireframes and prototypes.
• Work on product problems from definition to execution.
• Contribute to and maintain the design system.
• Lead the design team and contribute to product strategy.
• Conduct user research and integrate insights into designs.
• Present design solutions to stakeholders.
• Deliver high fidelity designs to engineering teams.
• Communicate progress and outcomes effectively.

Requirements

• 7+ years of product design experience.
• Experience with cross-functional teams.
• Strong user experience development skills.
• Proficient in creating user flows, wireframes, and UI designs.
• Experience with user testing and research integration.
• Time management skills across multiple projects.
• Excellent Figma and prototyping skills.
• Ability to break down challenges into manageable decisions.
• Strong visual and typographic sensibility.
• Passion for sports journalism and The Athletic.

Benefits

• Work remotely from the USA or Canada.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work with a leading sports media company.
• Engage in innovative product design.
• Collaborate with a talented and diverse team.