The Role:
At Fliff, we are looking for a Manager, Product Design to step into an essential, high-impact "player-coach" role. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team of product designers working across our core product verticals, remaining an active, hands-on practitioner.
You'll guide how the product's UX comes together, keeping your team close to what players actually need and turning that into sports gaming that feels simple and unmistakably Fliff. You'll work closely with the product and engineering teams, connecting design work to how the business runs day-to-day.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Design on key initiatives, journey mapping, wireframes, and UI
Turn complex problems into flows that feel intuitive for players
Partner closely with Engineering and Product Management teams to shape what we build and how it shapes
Keep the design system growing so the whole team ships faster and also stays consistent.
Manage a team of product designers, own their growth through weekly 1: 1s, feedback, and conversations
Match each designer's strengths to the right squad and priorities
Manage and set up design workflows and cross-functional handoff processes to elevate team efficiency
Foster a highly collaborative, inclusive environment while actively raising the level of craft across the team
What We're Looking For:
6+ years of experience designing and shipping customer-facing mobile products
Proven track record of mentoring designers, acting as a lead, or managing small teams
Exceptional strength in both UX and visual craft with a portfolio that shows you sweat the details
Ability to view design through a business lens and translate high-level strategy into elegant digital solutions
Demonstrated success building, evolving, and scaling robust design systems that cross-functional teams love to use
High autonomy and excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present design decisions to stakeholders
Deep curiosity about customers and a strong existing familiarity with Fliff’s product vertical mechanics
High proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, G Suite, Notion, and Jira
Bonus PointsExperience working in video games, sports betting, or gaming ecosystems
Experience taking a 0→1 product to market
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, including base salary, benefits, and equity. The annual salary for this role ranges from $180,000 - $210,000 depending on experience and background.
Unlimited/Flexible paid time off.
Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and generous parental leave.
Employee-sponsored 401(k).
$500 work-from-home stipend + Equipment & Accessories.
Work Remotely.
Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic, global setting.
A supportive, collaborative, and knowledge-driven workplace. An engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective solutions.
Perks:
Fliff Austin, Texas, USA Office
823 Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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