Yahoo Sports is one of the internet’s leading destinations for comprehensive sports news and innovative fantasy games. We produce insightful content across multiple platforms and curate quality coverage from around the web to inform and entertain fans.We're an original fantasy sports pioneer, with a legacy of innovation that helps us continue to be a fantasy leader.And as one of the most-visited sports platforms on the internet, we're one of the best places for brands to reach fans. About Us We are sports fans. We love our data,our products, and our people. We are relentless about improving ourselves and are looking for someone who shares our values to join our team and make us even better. We are driven to improve our industry-leading products, and to solve problems that will define the future of sports. This role provides an incredible opportunity to contribute to products that millions of users love and engage with every day. The right candidate will possess a mixture of quantitative chops and creative intuition–someone who loves digging into the data to drive insights while at the same time identifying the open space where we can grow. If you’re passionate about sports betting and like to make data-driven decisions and flex your creativity, keep reading. About You As a Principal Product Designer at Yahoo Sports, you are the visual heartbeat of our brand. You don’t just design interfaces; you create living, breathing digital environments that capture the kinetic energy of the stadium. Inspired by world-class expression design systems, you will lead the evolution of our visual language, moving beyond static screens to build a dynamic world of advanced motion and high-fidelity illustration. You thrive at the intersection of brand and product, using motion as a functional tool to guide users and an emotional tool to delight fans. You are a visionary who can translate the "roar of the crowd" into a signature animation curve or a bespoke illustration system. You lead by example, influencing product roadmaps with a motion-first philosophy that transforms a utility app into a premium entertainment destination. Your Day-to-Day Define the expression system: Lead the creation of a comprehensive motion and illustration framework that brings the Yahoo Sports products to life across iOS, Android, and Web. Choreograph the experience: Design high-fidelity transitions, micro-interactions, and "hero" moments that elevate the experience in Yahoo Sports and Fantasy products—from the tension of a ticking clock to the celebration of winning your Fantasy matchup. Narrative illustration: Develop scalable illustrations and motion designs that turn complex sports data into memorable moments that ignite fans' connection to sports and gaming. Bridge design & engineering: Collaborate with developers to ensure motion specs are performant and pixel-perfect, utilizing tools like Lottie, Rive, or custom code to maintain intent from concept to launch. Influence visual strategy: Partner with Product and Marketing to ensure a cohesive visual narrative across every touchpoint, ensuring our "expression" is as functional as it is beautiful. Create impactful experiences: Identify user needs, and design, launch, and scale innovative solutions that delight users and drive engagement. Mentor & evangelize: Act as the subject matter expert for motion and visual craft, elevating the design team’s technical skills and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in sports media.What you bring to the team Motion mastery: You don't just "animate"; you create meaningful movement that reduces cognitive load and sparks joy within the context of our products. Illustration & 3D fluency: A world-class eye for style, character, and composition. Whether it’s 2D vector work or 3D assets, your work is distinctive and ownable. The "Expression" mindset: You look at a design system and see more than buttons and grids: you see opportunities for personality, brand voice, and kinetic storytelling. Technical sophistication: You are an expert in After Effects and Figma. You’re always experimenting with new tools like Rive for interactive motion to push your craft. Strategic communication: You can articulate the why behind a specific motion curve or illustrative style, tying creative execution back to user engagement and business goals. Prototyping as thinking: You use high-fidelity prototypes to solve complex UX problems and win over stakeholders with "magic moments." Qualifications 8+ years of experience in Motion Design, Brand Expression, or Visual Design for digital-first products. Portfolio showcasing mastery in advanced motion graphics, bespoke illustration systems, and a deep understanding of how they integrate into product ecosystems. Experience with design systems: Specifically building or contributing to "Expression Systems" or motion libraries (similar to Uber’s Base/Expression or Airbnb’s Lottie libraries). Sports obsession: A deep-seated passion for the aesthetics of sports and/or Fantasy—from the grit of the field to the slick data-viz of the broadcast booth. Implementation knowledge: Familiarity with front-end constraints to ensure your designs are as lightweight as they are beautiful. Collaborative spirit: ******Proven ability to work alongside Product Designers in complex domains.The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

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Compensation:** The compensation for this position ranges from $143,625.00 - $299,375.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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