Product Designer II- UI

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Product Designer (UI) to join the Product Experience team at SportsEngine. You will design visually stunning, intuitive, and accessible experiences across our digital products, with a strong emphasis on UI craft and system thinking. This role requires close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to define the product vision, influence strategy, and ship high-quality work.

The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for UI detail, a passion for pushing visual design boundaries, and a track record of delivering innovative, high-quality design solutions across web and mobile platforms. You're a conceptual thinker and creative problem-solver who thrives on evolving design systems, collaborating deeply with partners, and raising the bar for craft through feedback and iteration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end UI design for core SportsEngine workflows across web and mobile, from early concepts through final production specs.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data to define problems, map flows, and translate requirements into simple, elegant experiences.
• Create high-fidelity UI designs with strong hierarchy, layout, interaction states, and micro-interactions that feel polished and consistent.
• Prototype and iterate quickly in Figma to explore options, validate direction, and incorporate feedback from users and stakeholders.
• Use data, user feedback, and experimentation to refine designs and measure impact after launch.
• Contribute to and evolve SportsEngine's design system, including new components, patterns, and documentation that improve speed and consistency.
• Champion accessibility and inclusive design practices, ensuring experiences meet WCAG guidelines and work for diverse users.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure high-quality implementation and uphold design intent through build, QA, and release.
• Participate in design critiques and contribute to a feedback-rich culture that helps the team grow and ship better work.
• Communicate design decisions clearly, using storytelling and rationale to influence partners and align on direction.
• Stay current with UI and product design trends and competitive insights to identify opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in product design, with a strong focus on UI craft and shipping digital products.
• Demonstrated success designing and shipping large-scale, complex products across web and mobile surfaces.
• Exceptional UI design skills with a strong eye for visual detail, layout, hierarchy, typography, and interaction patterns.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and a deep understanding of design systems, accessibility best practices, and cross-platform consistency.
• Strong understanding of platform guidelines including Apple HIG, Material Design, and WCAG accessibility standards.
• Experience with experimentation-led design, including A/B testing, rapid iteration, and data-informed product development.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities - able to explain design rationale, influence stakeholders, and advocate for users effectively.
• Proven ability to partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to shape strategy and deliver impactful solutions.
• Strong product intuition and the ability to navigate ambiguity, balancing visionary thinking with pragmatic execution paths.
• Portfolio that demonstrates high-impact, user-facing work, strong UI craft, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Preferred

• Familiarity with sports-related platforms or apps.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media