Fanatics

Experience Design Manager

Fanatics$125K — $156K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of UX design experience
  • Experience managing or mentoring designers
  • Strong portfolio of mobile UX work
  • Ability to simplify complex systems
  • Proficiency in Figma

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a team of UI/UX designers
  • Provide feedback, mentorship, and career development support
  • Lead design critiques and foster a culture of quality
  • Set priorities and align work with product goals
  • Lead UX design for assigned game titles
  • Create UX flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI layouts
  • Collaborate with engineering on implementation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Employee discounts on sports collectibles
Full Job Description
About the Team

We're looking for a talented and driven Experience Design Manager to lead the end-to-end user experience for our mobile game titles, including Topps® BUNT, NBA Collect by Topps®, WWE SLAM by Topps®, and others.

This is a hybrid player-coach role, combining hands-on design craft with people leadership. You will guide a team of designers while remaining actively involved in shaping high-quality user experiences. You will partner closely with Design, Product, Engineering, and Art to deliver intuitive, expressive, and engaging player experiences.

The ideal candidate thinks in moments, not just screens. You understand that great game UX is the sum of motion, sound, pacing, and visual clarity working together-and you know how to craft those moments of joy that make a player feel smart, rewarded, and eager to keep going.
What You'll Do
Leadership & Team Management

- Manage and develop a team of UI/UX designers
- Provide feedback, mentorship, and career development support
- Lead design critiques and foster a culture of quality
- Set priorities and align work with product goals
- Partner with the Senior Director on strategy alignment
UX Ownership & Execution

- Lead UX design for assigned game titles
- Ensure high-quality, cohesive player experiences
- Uphold UX standards within the team
- Present design work and rationale to stakeholders
Hands-On Craft

- Create UX flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI layouts
- Design engaging player experiences across motion and feedback
- Collaborate with engineering on implementation
- Ensure high-quality execution through launch
Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with Product, Engineering, Art, and Data
- Support research and usability testing
- Translate insights into design improvements
What We're Looking For

Required:
- 8+ years of UX design experience
- Experience managing or mentoring designers
- Strong portfolio of mobile UX work
- Ability to simplify complex systems
- Proficiency in Figma
- Strong communication skills

Preferred:
- Experience in mobile gaming
- Familiarity with Unity
- Experience with live ops and experimentation
- Interest in sports and collectibles
How We Think About This Role

Great mobile game UX is about creating meaningful player experiences. This role blends hands-on design work, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, engaging products.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Los Angeles Salary Range

$113,000-$141,250 USD

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$125,000-$156,250 USD

About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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