UX/UI Product Designer

At Fastbreak AI, we're not just reimagining sports operations—we're creating the sports industry's most advanced AI software. We're looking for a Product Designer skilled in UX and UI design to join our product team. If you thrive in fast-growth settings, prefer working with small teams, and have designed products that are beautiful and easy to use, this is your shot to join our roster.

This is an onsite job, working from our Charlotte, NC headquarters.

The product designer will lead the design and user experience for the Fastbreak Connect product, focusing initially on a web-based platform, with mobile development planned for the future. As a crucial team member, you will collaborate with the engineering team and other product designers to ensure the usability of our products by non-technical users.

What You'll Do

• Lead Product Design: Work closely with the Fastbreak Connect team and product designers to integrate the platform's legacy strengths into the Fastbreak AI design ecosystem
• User Research: Conduct in-depth user research with tournament operators, event directors, and participants to identify key user needs and challenges
• UX Design: Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that reflect a user-first approach and align with business goals
• Interaction Design: Design intuitive navigation and interaction patterns tailored for tournament operators managing complex workflows
• Usability Testing: Plan and conduct usability testing to gather feedback, iterating designs to ensure they meet user expectations
• Design System Development: Maintain and improve a scalable design system to ensure consistency across web and future mobile interfaces
• Optimization: Leverage user feedback and analytics to refine the platform's features, improving both operator efficiency and user satisfaction
• Future-Ready Design: Create scalable designs with a clear roadmap for transitioning the platform to mobile applications
  
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: 5 years of experience in UX design, with a portfolio showcasing successful web-based SaaS projects. Mobile design experience is a plus
• Skills: Expertise in tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite; proficiency in prototyping and user testing tools
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and usability best practices
• Research: Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative user research
• Communication: Exceptional collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with tournament operations, sports event management, or sports technology is highly desirable
• Problem-Solving: You're an analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex workflows into intuitive designs
  
  
  

Location

• You're based in (or are planning to relocate to) Charlotte, NC, and excited to work in person
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered
• A 401(k) plan with employer contributions to invest in your future
• The opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing and well-funded company and make your mark
  
  

//If you're ready to bring your A-game and help us design the next big thing in sports, send us your resume and a link to your portfolio. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.//

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.