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Full-Time

Senior Product Designer

Engagement

Posted on 6/27/2024

theScore

theScore

501-1,000 employees

Mobile app for sports coverage and betting

Fintech
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

Union City, NJ, USA

Hybrid position requiring onsite presence in Hoboken, NJ.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Figma
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end experiences
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration
  • Autonomous and proactive work style
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Figma
  • Understanding of iOS and Android patterns
  • Nice to have: proficiency in advanced prototyping tools
  • Nice to have: Front-end development skills
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to product roadmap
  • Create user flows and wireframes
  • Design aesthetically pleasing interfaces
  • Evolve design system
  • Communicate design decisions effectively
  • Provide feedback and iterate designs
  • Advocate for design process improvement

theScore provides extensive sports coverage and mobile sports betting services, primarily targeting sports fans and bettors in the United States, specifically in New Jersey, Indiana, and Colorado. Its main product is a mobile app that offers real-time scores, news, and updates across various sports, while also allowing users to place bets through its integrated platform, theScore Bet. This combination of sports media and gaming sets theScore apart from competitors, as it creates an engaging experience for both casual fans and serious bettors. The company generates revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and betting transactions, aiming to enhance the sports experience for its users.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$268.1M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

59%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by Penn National Gaming could lead to enhanced resources and synergies, offering employees opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • The substantial funds raised from the IPO can be leveraged to invest in cutting-edge technology and content, potentially leading to rapid company growth and career advancement opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with Penn National Gaming could lead to operational disruptions and cultural clashes, affecting employee morale.
  • The highly competitive digital sports content and gaming market may pressure theScore to continuously innovate, which could lead to high stress and burnout among employees.

What makes theScore unique

  • theScore's integration with Penn National Gaming positions it uniquely as a leader in digital sports content and gaming, unlike standalone sports media companies.
  • The recent $186.3 million IPO in the United States provides theScore with significant capital to expand its technological and content offerings, setting it apart from less well-funded competitors.

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