Full-Time

Senior Product Designer

Growth

Posted on 1/15/2025

Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy

501-1,000 employees

Fantasy sports gaming platform for team building

Compensation Overview

$150k - $190k/yr

+ Equity

Senior

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the United States.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Product Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product design with a strong focus on mobile applications, onboarding, and growth.
  • Proven track record in gamification, A/B testing, and experimentation, delivering data-informed design solutions that drive user acquisition and retention.
  • A humbled, motivated individual constantly geared to ship the most ideal solution and experience for the customer and their goals
  • High frequency problem-solver who is effective in situations with limited information, building a solution from concept and effectively communicating it to stakeholders
  • Presents a portfolio demonstrating process, learnings, and world-class execution on consumer-facing mobile products
  • Passionate about Underdog’s mission and products
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Expertise in modern design tooling
Responsibilities
  • Lead current product design solutions while identifying future optimizations and enhancements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team leaders, including engineers, product managers, and company stakeholders, to develop and execute product solutions that meet business needs and customer requirements
  • Create artifacts to champion product solutions at each stage of the design lifecycle: sketches, usability studies, wireframes, prototypes, presentations, documentation
  • Collaborate and contribute to a world-class design team through knowledge shares, critiques and workshops
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in visual design and/or art direction
  • Experience in fantasy sports and/or sports betting

Underdog Fantasy is a fantasy sports gaming platform where users can create their own fantasy sports teams and compete against others. The platform allows players to customize their teams and strategies, offering a more personalized experience compared to traditional fantasy sports. Users can earn rewards based on their performance, which adds an extra incentive to participate and succeed. What sets Underdog Fantasy apart from its competitors is its focus on user customization and engagement, making the gaming experience more enjoyable and tailored to individual preferences.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$45M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Concacaf increases brand visibility in international sports events.
  • Collaboration with Juice Media enhances targeted advertising and customer acquisition.
  • Recognition on LinkedIn's Top 50 Startups List boosts credibility and attracts talent.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from innovative fantasy sports platforms threatens market share.
  • Legal challenges regarding fantasy sports classification could impact operations.
  • Economic downturns may reduce user engagement and revenue.

What makes Underdog Fantasy unique

  • Underdog Fantasy allows users to create personalized fantasy sports teams.
  • The platform offers rewards for success, enhancing user engagement and motivation.
  • Partnerships with media figures like Gilbert Arenas boost Underdog's media presence.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

13%
CONCACAF
Mar 22nd, 2025
Concacaf and Underdog Announce Partnership for 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Concacaf as it hosts the prestigious Concacaf Nations League Finals in Los Angeles, CA and Underdog's partnership with Concacaf will further increase awareness of its daily fantasy sports platform.

PR Newswire
Mar 18th, 2025
Underdog Taps Juice Media To Drive Brand Growth And Customer Acquisition

The partnership will leverage Juice Media's performance-driven advertising solutions to scale the sportsgaming company's reachLOS ANGELES , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Juice Media , a leading data-driven omnichannel advertising and media platform, today announced a new partnership with Underdog , one of the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S. The collaboration is designed to accelerate Underdog's brand growth and customer acquisition through targeted, high-performance media campaigns."Reaching the right audience at the right time is what turns strong brands into category leaders," said Mark Zamuner, President of Juice Media. "Underdog has built an incredible brand, creating fresh, engaging experiences for fans and setting a new standard in sports gaming. This partnership is about accelerating their momentum with strategic, high-performance media investments that drive measurable growth."Underdog has quickly established itself as a leader in sports gaming, and now boasts the fourth most downloaded app across all sports betting and fantasy sports apps. They offer fantasy sports, licensed sports betting, and a rapidly growing media network featuring top-tier analysts and former athletes. By tapping into Juice Media's expertise in data-driven audience targeting and performance optimization, the partnership aims to enhance Underdog's media strategy and maximize return on investment."Expanding our reach and engaging new audiences is critical to our continued success, and Juice Media's strategic approach will help us do just that," said Liz Marro, Chief Marketing Officer at Underdog

Fantasy Alarm
Feb 20th, 2025
Underdog Fantasy Golf Picks: The 2025 Mexico Open

Underdog Fantasy golf picks: the 2025 Mexico Open.

PR Newswire
Jan 28th, 2025
Underdog Signs Gil'S Arena Cast To Multi-Year Contracts, Show Aims To Surpass First Take In Ratings In 2025

Underdog and Gilbert Arenas created Gil's Arena in 2023 – Now Largest Digital Basketball Show in the U.S.; Fifth-Largest Daily Sports Show in the U.S. Across all PlatformsBROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Underdog, one of the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S. and custom-built for the American sports fan, today announced multi-year contract extensions with the entire cast of its hit show Gil's Arena, which includes three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, host/executive producer Josiah Johnson, NCAA Champion Rashad McCants, NBA Champion Nick Young, NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin, Hall-of-Famer Sheryl Swoopes, Mr. Basketball USA Brandon Jennings and WNBA Champion Lexie Brown. Gil's Arena is the largest digital basketball show in the U.S

Click2Houston
Nov 19th, 2024
Trill Burgers partners with Underdog Fantasy, giving away free OG Trill Burger combo Tuesday

HOUSTON - In the latest sports partnership for Houston-based Trill Burgers, the company is teaming up with Underdog Fantasy.

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