Fanatics
Product Designer III (UI Digital Products)
Fanatics, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Description
The team
Our people are at the top of their game... or on their way to get there. They're smart and kind and skilled in an extraordinary range of technologies, approaches, thinking and communicating. We believe in context, not control and and trust the team to do the best work possible to achieve our objectives.
We are distributed across multiple countries and timezones and value communication, clarity and candour. We are comfortable with uncertainty and change, happy to get to grips with new business sectors, innovative business models and novel product concepts. We get our hands dirty, are brave in their decision making and own the work we do.
Responsibilities and duties: "What you will do in the role day to day"
As a Product Designer III, you will combine helping launch some of their most important products for our business, along with helping us to further develop our awesome team of designers and our design quality.
As a key member of the design team, you'll be responsible for designing products that combine both utility and beauty across platforms. Work closely with our products and engineering teams to solve real business problems, deliver measurable value to both Fanatics and our awesome base of collectors and sellers.
You'll also help grow our culture, coach and inspire the new Fanatics design team, supporting our engineering and product teams while elevating the strategic role of design within the organization.
As a Product Designer III, you will5+ years of professional experience in product design, demonstrating expertise in creating user-centered digital products across multiple platforms.Proven track record of designing intuitive and engaging user experiences for live streaming platforms, with a deep understanding of real-time user interactions, content delivery, and streaming technologies.Work in small, multi-disciplinary teams to create elegant product experience, craft intuitive, human-centric flows and experiences on Web, iOS, and Android.Develop high-fidelity prototypes and visuals, delivering pixel-perfect mockups and design specs.Manage design projects through the entire product lifecycle, overseeing multiple launches simultaneously.Contribute significantly to design system development, including component design and style libraries.Collaborate with product managers, engineering, and leadership to design and launch features, as well as iterate on existing ones.Exhibit meticulous attention to detail in engineering implementation, and the ability to integrate into QA processes to ensure high quality executionParticipate in regular design critiques and brainstorming sessions.Partner closely with Product Managers to develop and refine product requirements, create solutions, and secure stakeholder buy-in.We'd love to hear from you if...
We're looking for people who can go beyond just delivering UI work, and who can demonstrate product thinking, a growth mindset and initiative. We are in the game of delivering excellence and innovation to our customers.
You'll need to show us that
You've got significant experience doing user research & designing products and services, working as part of a team with other designers and engineersYou have an outstanding portfolio that shows a broad range of design work from responsive web based applications, consumer experiences, and mobile devicesYou can advocate and explain your work in an understandable way without jargonYou know how to respond to feedback on your work and on your approachYou can take your colleagues and your clients/stakeholders on a journey with you, so they buy into your approach and your design decisionsYou care about the integrity of your work, but can still balance user, business & technical needs and take calculated risks to get things doneYou have mastery of FigmaYou have knowledge of design systems fundamentals, and experience maintaining, contributing, or building themYou have experience conducting customer research and usability tests and then turning these insights into beautifully designed productsYou have ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team while managing and contributing to multiple projects concurrentlyYou can work autonomously, but know when to ask for helpYou care about your work, and are constantly looking for ways to improve the product.
If you're worried that you don't 100% tick all of these boxes, please speak to us anyway. We know the "perfect candidate" doesn't exist and we love it when people bring their own perspectives and passions to Fanatics Live.
We'll encourage you to develop in areas you're passionate about, and we will support you in exploring areas you'd like to grow in.
In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $120,000- $145,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.
The team
Our people are at the top of their game... or on their way to get there. They're smart and kind and skilled in an extraordinary range of technologies, approaches, thinking and communicating. We believe in context, not control and and trust the team to do the best work possible to achieve our objectives.
We are distributed across multiple countries and timezones and value communication, clarity and candour. We are comfortable with uncertainty and change, happy to get to grips with new business sectors, innovative business models and novel product concepts. We get our hands dirty, are brave in their decision making and own the work we do.
Responsibilities and duties: "What you will do in the role day to day"
As a Product Designer III, you will combine helping launch some of their most important products for our business, along with helping us to further develop our awesome team of designers and our design quality.
As a key member of the design team, you'll be responsible for designing products that combine both utility and beauty across platforms. Work closely with our products and engineering teams to solve real business problems, deliver measurable value to both Fanatics and our awesome base of collectors and sellers.
You'll also help grow our culture, coach and inspire the new Fanatics design team, supporting our engineering and product teams while elevating the strategic role of design within the organization.
As a Product Designer III, you will5+ years of professional experience in product design, demonstrating expertise in creating user-centered digital products across multiple platforms.Proven track record of designing intuitive and engaging user experiences for live streaming platforms, with a deep understanding of real-time user interactions, content delivery, and streaming technologies.Work in small, multi-disciplinary teams to create elegant product experience, craft intuitive, human-centric flows and experiences on Web, iOS, and Android.Develop high-fidelity prototypes and visuals, delivering pixel-perfect mockups and design specs.Manage design projects through the entire product lifecycle, overseeing multiple launches simultaneously.Contribute significantly to design system development, including component design and style libraries.Collaborate with product managers, engineering, and leadership to design and launch features, as well as iterate on existing ones.Exhibit meticulous attention to detail in engineering implementation, and the ability to integrate into QA processes to ensure high quality executionParticipate in regular design critiques and brainstorming sessions.Partner closely with Product Managers to develop and refine product requirements, create solutions, and secure stakeholder buy-in.We'd love to hear from you if...
We're looking for people who can go beyond just delivering UI work, and who can demonstrate product thinking, a growth mindset and initiative. We are in the game of delivering excellence and innovation to our customers.
You'll need to show us that
You've got significant experience doing user research & designing products and services, working as part of a team with other designers and engineersYou have an outstanding portfolio that shows a broad range of design work from responsive web based applications, consumer experiences, and mobile devicesYou can advocate and explain your work in an understandable way without jargonYou know how to respond to feedback on your work and on your approachYou can take your colleagues and your clients/stakeholders on a journey with you, so they buy into your approach and your design decisionsYou care about the integrity of your work, but can still balance user, business & technical needs and take calculated risks to get things doneYou have mastery of FigmaYou have knowledge of design systems fundamentals, and experience maintaining, contributing, or building themYou have experience conducting customer research and usability tests and then turning these insights into beautifully designed productsYou have ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team while managing and contributing to multiple projects concurrentlyYou can work autonomously, but know when to ask for helpYou care about your work, and are constantly looking for ways to improve the product.
If you're worried that you don't 100% tick all of these boxes, please speak to us anyway. We know the "perfect candidate" doesn't exist and we love it when people bring their own perspectives and passions to Fanatics Live.
We'll encourage you to develop in areas you're passionate about, and we will support you in exploring areas you'd like to grow in.
In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $120,000- $145,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.