What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Designer position at Fastbreak Connect?
Product Designer
Location: Remote
Company: Fastbreak.ai (Fastbreak Connect Subsidiary)
About Us:
Fastbreak.ai, a leader in AI-driven scheduling solutions for the sports industry with a roster of 27 pro sports teams including the Big 5 (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB MLS), is transforming tournament management through its subsidiary, Fastbreak Connect. Formerly known as TourneyPro, Fastbreak Connect is a comprehensive platform designed by tournament operators for tournament operators. It integrates e-commerce, event management, customer relations, pricing, orders, financials, and scheduling into a seamless experience. As part of the Fastbreak.ai ecosystem, Fastbreak Connect empowers successful tournament companies with innovative tools to manage and scale their operations.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Product Designer to lead the design and user experience for Fastbreak Connect, focusing initially on a web-based platform with mobile development planned for the future. As a critical team member, you will collaborate with the integrated Fastbreak Connect team and other product designers to enhance the platform’s usability and ensure it meets the needs of tournament operators, event directors, and athletes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Fastbreak Connect and 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 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: Build and maintain 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 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, event management, or sports technology is highly desirable.
- Problem-solving: Analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate complex workflows into intuitive designs.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to work on a platform reshaping tournament management under the Fastbreak.ai ecosystem.
- Collaboration with a dynamic team, including the original creators of TourneyPro, now Fastbreak Connect.
- A flexible and supportive remote work environment.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Equity Opportunities: Participation in the company's option grants program, allowing you to share in our success as we grow.
- Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing company.