About the role

Role Overview

The Athletic is hiring a Senior Product Designer (Remote) to support the Core team and improve the experience of how users discover and consume content across all platforms. You’ll help lead new projects and initiatives through world-class UX and visual design, partnering closely with product, engineering, editors, and other design and content stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready design deliverables
Support product strategy by asking the right questions and addressing key internal and external user needs
Lead and conduct design and user research as necessary
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Engineers, Content Operations, SEO Strategists, Product Analysts, and designers
Work with engineers and PMs to evaluate constraints and trade-offs
Lead design projects with a focus on quality and consistency across the user experience
Monitor and understand the competitive landscape and standout sports/media app experiences
Contribute to The Athletic’s Design System

Requirements

Demonstrable expertise designing shipped product experiences across web and native mobile
Strong visual and interaction design skills (portfolio required)
Subject matter understanding of sports and/or media (and ideas to improve those experiences)
Experience collaborating with other designers on projects (direct and indirect feedback)
Proven collaboration with engineers, product managers, cross-functional partners, and stakeholders
Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects
Expert Figma skills and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Hands-on experience using AI to develop concepts and live experiences
Experience with prototyping and animation to explore and communicate solutions
Eagerness to innovate, learn, and iterate based on mistakes
Ability and enthusiasm for a multidisciplinary, collaborative design studio

Compensation (U.S.)

Annual base salary range: $135,000–$155,000 USD
Total compensation may include variable pay (e.g., bonus and restricted stock) depending on role/location

About The Athletic

The Athletic is a sports media company powered by a large global newsroom. It delivers in-depth sports coverage for professional and college teams across many North American markets and major leagues, with a team of 500+ full-time staff. The focus is on helping sports fans discover and consume comprehensive stories across multiple platforms.