Designer II - User Experience
About Us We are BetMGM . We are revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States. We are a partnership between two powerhouse organizations—MGM Resorts International and Entain Group. You know our name through our exciting portfolio of brands including BetMGM Sportsbook, Borgata online, Party Casino and Party Poker. We aim to bring our ideas into action and find ways to deliver the best quality in gaming platforms. We understand that each card in the deck plays a unique role in any given hand, just as our employees each play a unique role in accomplishing our goals as a company. We strive to create a culture of empathy where our employees feel valued, heard, and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We want to build a product and a workplace that reflect the communities we serve so we approach our work fearlessly, take responsibility when we get it wrong, and ante-up again. We play to win, and we are all-in together. We were recognized as one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. About the Role This is a role for a creative individual with a passion for user-centered digital product design and willingness to collaborate within a team environment. You’ll help build the BetMGM Sports experience and elevate the team by producing work that is always raising the bar and taking a user first approach to solving problems. Your work will allow our customers to feel delighted, empowered and oriented every time they use our products. Responsibilities Collaborate with product managers, user researchers, content strategists, engineers, and other designers on product direction and delivery in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Consider how design supports the company objectives, product vision and team’s goals. Clearly communicate and represent the user's perspective at every level, including accessibility, usability, demographic, persona, and overall user experience. Transform insights and requirements into experiences that feel intentional to diverse audiences. Support the facilitation of workshops leveraging design thinking methods for collaboration, prioritization, and brainstorming. Understand the importance of User Research and Data Science to define what qualitative and quantitative data will be important in your work. Partner with those teams throughout the design and development process, becoming familiar with different data collection techniques and adapt work based on data analysis. Create detailed user flows, product maps, wireframes, high fidelity visuals, etc. based on requirements from Product Management and communicate UX clearly to relevant teams. Understand and incorporate complex regulatory, business, and technical requirements to maintain privacy, accountability, and user control. Utilize our design system and best practices into your product design process. Partner with the Design System Team in implementation and evolution of the system. Prototype user journeys and flows for user research. Share early and often, gather and provide constructive feedback, and quickly iterate on designs. Qualifications 3+ years of experience as a product designer working on cross-functional teams releasing consumer or enterprise products. Experience with quick decision-making and rapid iteration. The ability to break down problems and work within constraints. Experience designing high-quality digital products with significant business and technical complexity. A track record of aligning to design systems, complying with accessibility, and anticipating translations. A growth-mindset and love of learning. You’re open and receptive to feedback and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Deep curiosity around current products, trends, software, platforms, and hardware. Experience with Figma, and prototyping tools. A portfolio of work containing case studies showcasing how you frame problems, act on insights, and design best-in-class digital product experiences. Experience with the complexity of designing for various sports is a plus. The annual salary range for this position is $101,120.00 to $134,827.00.Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for participation in a performance-based bonus plan. Gaming Compliance & Licensing Requirements As an online gaming company, BetMGM is required to comply with state gaming regulations which includes licensing obligations.Applicable employees must be licensed by at least one jurisdictional agency, although certain positions require licensing by multiple agencies.Failure to become licensed or maintain licensure with each agency as required for the role may result in termination of employment.Please note that the licensing process includes comprehensive background checks which may include a review of criminal records, financial history, and personal background verification. In addition, candidates must comply with and support the company's responsible gambling policies, procedures and initiatives. About Our Culture Building BetMGM from the ground up takes effort, energy, and teamwork, but that’s what will make leading this industry all the more satisfying. We stay focused on our main goal with the help of these four company pillars: Believe in Your Game – Take your shot! There’s a freedom to explore ideas usually only start-ups are lucky enough to experience. Backed by the Best - With our expertise—merged with that of our world-class investors—we have the opportunity to take this business, and ourselves, farther than anyone has ever imagined. Do What’s Right - We operate with clarity and simplicity, always doing the right thing by our customers and each other, standing shoulder to shoulder every day. Hustle Hard - Our combined commitment and ambition is what drives us to create some of the most innovative products in the industry. What We Offer As a valued employee, we’re committed to giving you the resources and support you need. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Resource Groups and more! Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus. BetMGM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. As an organization, we are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a discrimination-free work environment, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We understand that each card in the deck plays a unique role in any given hand, just as our employees each play a unique role in accomplishing our company goals.So, we are committed to an inclusive culture for all and empowering our employees to thrive in meaningful careers. At BetMGM , we play to win, and we are “all in” together.If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to learn more about you. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of duties a person in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Originally posted on Himalayas