Sr Manager, Product Design

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We’re searching for a Senior Manager, Product Design to lead and inspire the next generation of CBS Sports mobile experiences. This is a pivotal role that blends strong leadership of a high-performing team with a forward-looking mindset to shape the future of how millions of fans engage with sports on their mobile devices. In this role, you’ll oversee design across our iOS and Android apps, balancing the needs of our current product in market while also working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to explore and prototype transformative experiences. You’ll be expected to deliver meaningful improvements in the short term while helping chart the course for the future.
The Role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Product Design,  you will manage a team of talented Product Designers with responsibilities that span both the live app and an innovation track focused on future-facing opportunities.

You’ll mentor designers, guide strategic design execution, and work collaboratively across Product, Engineering, Research, and Editorial to create fan experiences that are both delightful and intelligent. You’ll also partner with leadership to explore new technologies and design models that push the sports experience forward in smart, fan-first ways.
What You’ll Do
●    Lead the end-to-end design strategy for CBS Sports mobile apps, delivering solutions that drive fan engagement, business outcomes, and product quality.
●    Manage and support a growing design team working across both the live app and new innovation efforts.
●    Partner with Product, Engineering, and Research to shape roadmaps, align on priorities, and guide design work from concept to execution.
●    Prototype and test new ideas with a balance of speed and craft, always focused on real fan value.
●    Design experiences that prioritize performance, accessibility, and ease of use.
●    Contribute to and evolve our mobile design system (Playbook) to support consistent and scalable solutions.
●    Mentor and grow your team, helping designers level up their skills, think critically, and do their best work.
●    Help define new patterns and interaction models that reflect where the future of sports media is headed.
What We’re Looking For
Experience and Leadership
●    10+ years of product design experience, with deep expertise in mobile applications.
●    A track record of shipping and maintaining large-scale consumer-facing products.
●    Experience guiding teams through complexity and shaping design strategy in fast-moving environments.
●    Ability to inspire, support, and elevate a team of designers with clarity and empathy.
●    Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional leaders to influence product direction.
Skills and Mindset
●    Mastery of interaction and visual design, with a strong sense of systems and motion design.
●    Proficiency in Figma or similar tools and a deep understanding of design system implementation.
●    Familiarity with both iOS and Android platform conventions, with the ability to make smart platform-specific decisions.
●    Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and advocate for user needs across the organization.
●    Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and thoughtful design for a diverse audience.
●    A curious, experimental mindset and an eagerness to learn and explore what’s possible through technology and design.
Why You’ll Love It Here
●    Work on a product used by millions of passionate sports fans.
●    Join a nimble and collaborative design team with a supportive culture.
●    Help shape strategy and innovation at the intersection of sports and digital media.
●    Access learning, mentorship, and speaking opportunities through Paramount’s global design network.
 

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $150,000.00 - 170,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

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• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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