[Remote] Principal Product Designer, Yahoo! Fantasy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo is one of the internet’s leading destinations for comprehensive sports news and innovative fantasy games. As a Principal Product Designer, you will shape the future of fan engagement by leading design initiatives, creating impactful user experiences, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality products.


Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic initiatives: Lead design initiatives that align with our sports strategy by understanding the market, customer needs, and competition
  • Create impactful experiences: Identify user needs, and design, launch, and scale innovative solutions that delight users and drive engagement
  • Collaborate across teams: Build strong relationships with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to analyze data and drive decisions grounded in evidence
  • Deliver exceptional design: Solve ambiguous challenges by turning insights into clear, actionable, and delightful user experiences across iOS, Android, and web platforms
  • Elevate design systems: Contribute to and maintain a scalable design system that supports both design and engineering workflows
  • Mentor and inspire: Guide and provide feedback to teammates and cross-functional partners to elevate the overall quality of work

Skills

  • 7+ years of experience in digital product design for iOS, Android, and web platforms
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design, interaction design, prototyping, and product thinking
  • Experience designing for sports products; knowledge of fantasy sports and gaming is a plus
  • Passion for sports and deep understanding of the industry and competitive landscape
  • Proven ability to design products that meet or exceed accessibility standards
  • Analytical skills with experience using data to inform design decisions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high levels of empathy and collaboration
  • Proficiency with design tools for creating concepts, prototypes, and specifications
  • Enthusiasm for learning and adapting within the dynamic sports landscape

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • A great 401k
  • Backup childcare
  • Education stipends
  • Much (much) more

Company Overview

  • Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.yahoo.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Yahoo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 197 in 2023, 646 in 2022, 381 in 2021, 463 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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