Senior Product Designer, Motion

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing interaction design and motion craft, with a focus on problem-solving, process, and outcomes. With a user-centered approach, you will design high-quality microinteractions that improve usability and delight users.

Underdog Sports is a fast-growing sports company that has built and scaled multiple games and products across fantasy sports, sports betting, and prediction markets. The company values collaboration, innovation, and a passion for sports, and is looking for a talented Senior Product Designer to join its team.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on and lead motion design across the product, defining principles, patterns, and guidelines for interaction and UI motion
• Design high-quality microinteractions, including transitions, state changes, loading/empty states, feedback, and onboarding moments
• Prototype early and often using motion-forward tools to explore interaction models and validate concepts quickly
• Partner deeply with engineers to ensure motion is implemented accurately, efficiently, and accessibly
• Create reusable motion components and contribute to the design system, including tokens, curves/easing, durations, and choreography rules
• Improve product comprehension with motion that communicates hierarchy, cause/effect, and status
• Use research and data to evaluate motion effectiveness, including comprehension, conversion, time-to-complete, and error reduction
• Mentor designers and up-level motion craft across the team via reviews, critiques, and workshops
• Collaborate with the Brand/Marketing team to ensure motion feels cohesive across product and storytelling surfaces

What We Are Looking For

• 3-5 years of product design experience, with a strong emphasis on motion design in shipped digital products
• A portfolio showcasing interaction design and motion craft, with clear problem framing, process, and outcomes
• Expert understanding of timing, easing, choreography, and narrative flow for UI motion
• Strong systems thinking, with the ability to create scalable patterns rather than one-off animations
• Deep collaboration skills with engineering, including comfort discussing implementation constraints
• Fluency in accessibility and inclusive design, including reduced motion strategies and motion-sensitivity considerations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain why motion choices matter and align stakeholders around tradeoffs
• Experience working across web and/or mobile platforms in cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• Experience building or maintaining a motion system within a design system, including tokens, guidelines, and governance
• Familiarity with implementation frameworks, such as Rive, Lottie, After Effects pipelines, CSS/JS animations, or Framer Motion
• Experience with complex product design and development, including multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work with a fast-growing sports company and contribute to the development of innovative products
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of talented professionals
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies
• Professional development opportunities, including workshops, training, and conferences
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Equity options and stock grants
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and vacation policy
• Remote work stipend and home office setup support

• Make sure your portfolio showcases your expertise in motion design, including interaction design and microinteractions.
• Highlight your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product management.
• Be prepared to discuss your design process and problem-solving approach, including how you evaluate motion effectiveness.
• Familiarize yourself with the company's products and services, and be prepared to provide feedback and suggestions.
• Practice your communication skills, including explaining complex design concepts to non-designers.
• Research the company's culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, including about the company's design process and team dynamics.