Manager, Product Design

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the design strategy for CBS Sports mobile products, balancing business goals, technical constraints, and fan needs.
• Partner closely with Design, Product, and Engineering to define priorities, shape roadmaps, and make impactful product decisions.
• Rapidly ideate and iterate—from wireframes to polished prototypes—while weaving in motion, animation, and delightful moments that elevate the fan experience.
• Design with performance and accessibility in mind, ensuring experiences are inclusive, fast, and enjoyable.
• Leverage user research and data to inform design direction and validate outcomes.
• Advance our design system (Playbook), ensuring consistent, high-quality experiences across mobile touchpoints.
• Present your work with clarity and strategic thinking, receptive to feedback and open to evolution.
• Mentor designers, helping them navigate challenges, sharpen their skills, and drive excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of product design experience focused on consumer-facing mobile applications.
• Proven track record delivering and maintaining large-scale software products.
• Experience setting and articulating design strategy in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines, adapt to change, and lead through ambiguity with strategic foresight.
• Demonstrated success managing, mentoring, or coaching product designers.
• Confidence influencing cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Expert in visual and interaction design with strong craft in motion, animation, and system thinking.
• Proficient in Figma (or equivalent tools) and design system implementation.
• Understands the nuances between iOS and Android platforms and when to follow or deviate from native patterns.
• Clear, persuasive communicator who can advocate for users and design clearly across stakeholders, from developers to executives.
• Committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and continuous improvement.
• Champions innovation and continuous learning, both personally and across the team.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on sports or media-related mobile applications.
• Familiarity with native platform features like widgets, live activities, haptics, and voice.

Qualifications

• Educational background not explicitly specified but implied to be relevant to senior product design roles.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Bonus eligibility.
• Access to learning and speaking opportunities through Paramount's global design network.