Manager, Product Design Sportsbook

About DraftKings

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Manager, Product Design you will lead a team of talented designers within our Sportsbook vertical, the beating heart of our product experience. You will provide mentorship, direction, and craft guidance, while also collaborating deeply with cross-functional partners to elevate both design outcomes and product performance. You will be responsible for ensuring design quality across multiple pods and programs, advocating for best practices, fostering a thriving team culture, and creating the conditions for innovation, speed, and scale. You will help shape the way millions of players interact with one of the most complex and high-visibility products within the company.

What you'll do as a Manager, Product Design

• Directly manage a team of product designers ranging from junior to senior levels.

• Provide clear, growth-minded feedback through regular 1:1s, performance conversations, and design critique.

• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and design excellence across the Sportsbook design team.

• Oversee and guide design work across multiple initiatives to ensure a high standard of quality, cohesion and user impact.

• Deliver clear, actionable and strategic feedback, while empowering designers to take ownership and iterate on their solutions.

• Utilize design systems, research, and insights to inform decisions and ensure best-in-class experiences.

• Collaborate cross-functional partners- including Product, Engineering, Research, Analytics- to define vision, priorities, and execution plans for key product initiatives.

• Identify and address process, tooling, or organizational gaps that hinder design velocity or quality.

• Contribute to vertical- and company-level design strategy in collaboration with senior leaders.

• Advocate for the strategic value of design in solving complex business problems and shaping player behavior.

• Represent design in leadership forums and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions around product vision, roadmap, performance, and product-market fit.

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of experience in Product Design, with at least 1-2 years of people management or team leadership experience.

• A portfolio that showcases not only great product work, but the ability to guide others, solve systemic problems, and influence outcomes.

• Proven experience leading high-quality mobile design efforts in complex environments (bonus if within gaming, fintech, or similar).

• Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, visual design, interaction design, and product strategy.

• Ability to zoom between the big picture and pixel-level details—knowing when to roll up your sleeves.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience working with and contributing to established design systems.

• A passion for sports, betting, and/or high-stakes real-time experiences is a plus

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Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 148,000.00 USD - 185,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Ready to Own What's Next?

We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community. 

DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

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