Experience Design Manager at Fanaticscollectibles

About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 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. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Los Angeles Salary Range$113,000—$141,250 USDThe 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see link] NYC Salary Range$125,000—$156,250 USDBy submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.