VP, Product Design (Remote)

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a VP, Product Design to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will guide the product design vision for a consumer-facing sports media experience, with a strong focus on shaping future iterations of the app. The ideal candidate will partner closely with executive leadership, engineering, marketing, and other cross-functional stakeholders to influence product direction and elevate the user experience. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to modernize the design function, build a high-performing team, and help integrate AI-enabled workflows into the organization’s design practice. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Define the product vision and create prototypes for future sports app iterations
• Influence product direction by leveraging data-driven insights in collaboration with executive leadership
• Engage in daily design work, including reviewing flows and using design tools like Figma
• Lead the transformation of the design practice to integrate AI tools and workflows
• Build and manage a high-performing design team of approximately 10 members
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders beyond design, including engineering and marketing

Qualifications

• Passionate sports fan with a strong personal connection to the product
• Proven senior-level design leadership with hands-on experience
• Experience leading design initiatives that incorporate AI tooling
• Well-articulated opinions on sports and consumer product design
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Preferably has entrepreneurial experience with side projects
• Must be based in the U.S. or Canada with some travel flexibility

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Pay

$270,000 – $295,000 annually