Product Designer, UI - NBC Sports Next

SPORTS NEXT

NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.  

At NBC Sports Next, we equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first ever streaming service for youth and amateur sports, GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, instructional content and more.  

SPORTS ENGINE / YOUTH REC SPORTS

This role is part of our Youth & Recreational Sports group, comprised of technology platforms such as SportsEngine HQ, SportsEngine Motion, SportsEngine Play and SportsEngine Tourney. We enable athletes, parents, coaches and team administrators in the youth and recreational space to manage their organizations, collect payments, share schedules, find programs to participate in and connect with other families. Additionally, NCSI enables leagues and organizations to properly screen and train coaches in an effort to keep kids safe. 

We are seeking a talented Product Designer, UI to join our Product Experience team consisting of talented UX designers and UI designers.  Collaborating with Product Managers, developers, and fellow designers, you will design features and enhancements for SportsEngine products and create engaging, accessible, and innovative UI solutions. The ideal candidate has experience designing for web and mobile apps. This individual is a creative, conceptual problem-solver with high end design skill mixed with exceptional people and presentation skills to inspire and drive cutting-edge, award-winning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with UX, Product Management, and Engineering teams to design usable products for the SportsEngine platform and related products.
• Understand business objectives and user needs.
• Use research and data to understand the problems that need to be solved and to drive design execution.
• Ensure consistency in UI design across products by adhering to and contributing to design systems.
• Produce visual assets including icons, and instructional illustrations when necessary.
• Modify products in accordance with feedback from users and test groups.
• Gather feedback and collaborate across multiple cross functional partners.
• Work closely with developers to ensure design integrity is maintained during implementation.
• Watch consumer trends to identify desirable product traits.
• Able to work on multiple tracks and pivot from one project to another.
• Maintain a critical eye and obsessive attention to detail.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Architecture, Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a UI Designer.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present design concepts clearly and effectively.
• Experience with transactional and ecommerce platforms.
• Knowledge of Apple (HIG) Human Interface Guidelines and Google Material Design.
• Understand W3C web and accessibility standards.
• Expert in design tools, including Figma.
• Proficiency in rapid prototyping to visualize and validate UI concepts efficiently.
• Experience with continuous design, A/B testing and iteration.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of UI design projects, with a focus on user-centered design.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with sports-related platforms or apps.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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