UI Graphic Designer

About The Company Sleeper is a dynamic and innovative platform dedicated to enhancing the way sports fans connect and engage with each other. With a focus on creating a vibrant digital playground, Sleeper offers a comprehensive suite of features including score updates, interactive games, chat functionalities, meme sharing, and more. Serving over 10 million fans worldwide, the company continuously expands its offerings by introducing new games and social features to foster community and entertainment. Backed by leading investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Expa, Sleeper is committed to building a product that resonates deeply with sports enthusiasts and fosters meaningful connections. About The Role We are seeking a talented and passionate UI/UX Designer to join our Design and Research team in a hybrid capacity based in Seattle. This role involves designing intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces across all Sleeper platforms, including iOS, Android, and Web. The ideal candidate will own the entire design process, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring a seamless user experience that aligns with our brand identity. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain our design system and UI component library. Your creative expertise will be instrumental in producing digital assets, promotional materials, and visual concepts that enhance usability and engagement. As part of our team, you will participate in design critiques, contribute to innovation, and help shape the visual direction of our platform, all while working in a collaborative and fun environment that values both hard work and play. Qualifications 1-3+ years of full-time design experience in UI/UX or related fieldsA strong portfolio showcasing your design skills, process, and passionProficiency in designing for multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and WebAbility to manage end-to-end design processes from concept to implementationExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Product, Engineering, and MarketingStrong understanding of UI fundamentals, interaction design, and visual hierarchyExpertise with or knowledge of design systems and UI component librariesAttention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and usabilityDegree in graphic design, web/media design, UI/UX, Information Design, or related fields (preferred but not mandatory) Responsibilities Design and develop user interfaces for Sleeper’s platforms, ensuring consistency and usabilityCreate interface graphics, icons, illustrations, and other visual assets to enhance user experienceProduce marketing and promotional materials including banners, social media assets, and branded contentMaintain and expand the design system and UI component library, preparing assets for engineering teamsParticipate in design critiques, providing constructive feedback and collaborating with multidisciplinary teamsDevelop visual concepts that improve usability while aligning with brand standardsWork closely with product and engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and implementation accuracyStay updated on industry trends to bring innovative ideas into the design processContribute to team workshops, design sprints, and annual trips to foster team bonding and creativity Benefits Full-time benefits including 401k and health insurance optionsUnlimited paid time off to promote work-life balanceRegular virtual team game sessions with company-sponsored snacksParticipation in company-sponsored fantasy leagues with real prizesBi-quarterly team outings and an annual company retreat to strengthen team cohesionOpportunity to work in a small, impactful team with a focus on quality and innovationEquity options as part of the compensation package Equal Opportunity Sleeper is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We actively seek to promote diversity and equity within our team and ensure fair and equitable pay practices.