Location: Atlanta, GA (preferred) or Remote
U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.
We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.
U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Position Description
U.S. Soccer is seeking a Digital Product Designer to support the growth and transformation of the U.S. Soccer Mobile App. This individual will be a key contributor within U.S. Soccer’s growing product and technology team, responsible for creating user-friendly and engaging app designs for the soccer ecosystem. This role reports to the Director of Product.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the transformative design decisions for the mobile app
- Collaborate with product managers and subject matter experts to gather design requirements for the mobile app
- Understand customer segments, personas, and journeys across the organization, as well as the unique needs within the app
- Ensure adherence to overall U.S. Soccer brand and design guidelines
- Create design specifications and assets that accurately convey design intent to software developers
- Stay up to date on industry-leading design trends and identify opportunities for innovation
- Research accessible design concepts and strive to meet WCAG guidelines
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in UX/UI design
- Strong understanding of digital media including social media, websites, mobile apps, etc.
- Must present a portfolio of work that represents a diverse creative skill set
- Confident using UI design and prototyping tools such as Figma, inVision, etc.
- Ability to understand/follow creative direction and incorporate constructive feedback
- General knowledge of soccer
- Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
- Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on sports, entertainment or gaming applications
- Demonstrated strategic hustle and work ethic with diversity of thought
- Experience designing for applications built using React, Typescript, Angular, etc.
- Familiar with project management software such as Asana or JIRA
- Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, and priorities
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish, preferred)
- Strong problem-solving capabilities to address and resolve issues that face a growing company
U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.
U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
