Product Designer, UI - NBC Sports Next

NBC Sports Next; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC Sports Next is seeking a talented Product Designer, UI to join their Product Experience team. The role involves designing engaging and innovative UI solutions for SportsEngine products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining design consistency across platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of UI design experience, with a strong portfolio highlighting user-centered projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional UI design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered UI design projects.
• Knowledge of Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Google Material Design.

Responsibilities

• Design usable products for the SportsEngine platform.
• Collaborate with UX, Product Management, and Engineering teams.
• Iterate products based on user and test group feedback.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

User-centered design

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Tools

Figma

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Product Designer, UI to join our Product Experience team consisting of UX and UI designers. Collaborating with Product Managers, developers, and fellow designers, you will design features and enhancements for SportsEngine products and create engaging, accessible, and innovative UI solutions. Experience designing for web and mobile apps is essential. The ideal candidate is a creative, conceptual problem-solver with high-end design skills and excellent presentation abilities to inspire and drive cutting-edge initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design usable products for the SportsEngine platform, working closely with UX, Product Management, and Engineering teams.
• Understand business objectives and user needs through research and data analysis.
• Maintain consistency in UI design across products by adhering to design systems.
• Create visual assets such as icons and instructional illustrations as needed.
• Iterate products based on user and test group feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and ensure design integrity during development.
• Monitor consumer trends to identify desirable product traits.
• Manage multiple projects and adapt as priorities shift.
• Maintain high attention to detail and a critical eye for quality.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional UI design experience.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting concepts effectively.
• Experience with transactional and e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Google Material Design.
• Understanding of W3C web standards and accessibility.
• Proficiency with design tools like Figma.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, A/B testing, and iteration.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered UI design projects.

Preferred

• Familiarity with sports-related platforms or apps.

Work Environment: Fully remote position, contributing from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, typically an employee’s residence.

Additional Information

Candidates may be asked to attend an in-person interview at an NBCUniversal location. NBCUniversal is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Employment may transition to Versant in the future. For LA County and City residents, employment considerations will comply with local laws.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Broadcast Media, Entertainment, Media Production