Lead Product Designer, Sportsbook

Magic Eden became one of the fastest companies in history to reach unicorn status, just 9 months after launch. Built on a foundation of crypto-native expertise and in-house engineering, we moved fast and proved the model. Now we’re taking that same energy into the next chapter: Dicey, our crypto casino and sportsbook platform targeting the $180B+ iGaming and sports betting markets.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Product Designer to help shape the future of our platform. This is a role for a senior practitioner who is passionate about both mentoring a talented team of designers and contributing directly to key design initiatives. You will drive our design strategy, foster a culture of excellence, and lend your own craft to our most impactful projects.

The Mission

As a key part of this role, you will be the lead designer for our new sports betting platform 🎲. This is a rare opportunity to re-envision how the traditional sports industry operates by building crypto-specific products to support these use cases.

Think of this as a unique opportunity to completely rebuild the consumer stack using crypto. Many of these will be brand new experiences that will require a designer to push the boundaries of what is possible. Great candidates will be genuinely excited about sports, and a passion for sports betting is a significant plus.

You'll bring a basic understanding of crypto and a proven track record of creating best-in-class consumer experiences. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a design function while staying deeply connected to the craft.

Applicants must submit a design portfolio showcasing exceptional hands-on design work and their ability to lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary hands-on designer for our sports betting platform, helping translate unique protocol work and novel concepts into intuitive and engaging user experiences.

• Define and drive the overall product design vision and strategy for our sports suite, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and user needs.

• Lead the design of major features and contribute directly with hands-on work including user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes.

• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering leadership to align on roadmaps, prioritize efforts, and ensure a high-quality, cohesive user experience.

• Elevate the team through mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence through direct feedback, design critiques, and sharing best practices in craft.

• Establish and refine design processes (e.g., reviews, user research) that fit our fast-paced environment and empower the team to do their best work.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in product design, with a proven track record of operating at a senior level (e.g., Senior, Lead, or Principal) with experience mentoring other designers.

• A basic understanding of crypto is required. You should have a foundational grasp of the space (e.g., how wallets or transactions work) and a curiosity to learn how to design for decentralized platforms.

• A deep enthusiasm for sports. A genuine passion for sports betting or the mechanics of sports markets is highly desirable.

• A compelling portfolio showcasing both exceptional, recent hands-on design work and your ability to lead complex projects. Your portfolio should reflect a high degree of visual craft and strategic thinking.

• A "builder" mindset, with a track record of operating with autonomy and thriving in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

• Proven ability to lead projects that simplify highly complex concepts into delightfully simple and intuitive user experiences.

• Expert proficiency in Figma and other modern design and prototyping tools.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and build consensus from the team level to the executive level.