--- title: 'Product Designer (Mid-Level) at Sleeper' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/product-designer-mid-level-sleeper-seattle-5xmd58g8x8z3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Product Designer (Mid-Level) at Sleeper - **Company:** Sleeper - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Compensation:** $90k–$125k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2025-12-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sleeper/4ddc246a-aaaa-4cb2-a8c9-54bb24c34021/application **Skills:** Product Design, Design Systems, iOS, Android, Web Design, Tablet Design > Design experiences across iOS, Android, Web, and Tablet for Sleeper's sports-focused platform. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to own design execution, innovate within design standards, and contribute to the development of the design system. ## Job description Sleeper is building the leading platform to connect friends over sports. On Sleeper, fans can check scores, play games, chat, share memes, and more. We have over 10 million fans on our platform worldwide, and we continually add new games and social features to expand the ultimate digital playground for sports fans. Job Location (2-Day Hybrid): San Francisco Bay Area; Seattle ## About The Design And Research Team - We are willing to pick up a new sport or try out computer games together, for the purpose of “research” - We work hard and play hard – we’re passionate and meticulous about our craft, but we also set time aside to have fun together - We can see design everywhere and every day – we do annual trips to design-workshop together If You’re Drafted, You’ll… - Design experiences across all of our platforms – iOS, Android, Web, Tablet - Collaborate frequently with other designers in ideation sessions and provide feedback and mentorship to more junior designers - Own all aspects of design execution and be able to innovate and and improve upon existing standards and practices - Create design solutions that utilize scalable systems, and contribute to the development of our design system - Be part of a small but mighty design team pushing the boundaries of innovation! We’re Scouting For Team Players Who Have… - 1 to 3+ years of full-time Product Design experience - A strong portfolio, deck, or sample work showcasing your passion and foundations in design - Ability to own design process end-to-end from concept to implementation - Ability to collaborate and partner strategically with Product, Engineering, and other partners to drive and influence product decisions - Sharp attention to detail and are building mastery over your design craft - Experience with and knowledge of design systems and related processes Extra points if you… - Have a degree in one of the following majors or related fields: HCI, web/ media design, human-centered or UI/UX design ## Benefits & Perks This is a contract-to-hire position. Full-time employees have the following benefits: - 401k and health insurance - Unlimited PTO - Regular virtual game-time with the team with company-sponsored snacks - Company-sponsored fantasy leagues with real prizes - Bi-quarterly team outings and annual company retreat Sleeper believes in quality over quantity, and intentionally keeps our team small as a result. In past roles, our team members found it very hard to make a big impact when companies grow too large in size, which has a detrimental effect on the product and the impact any single individual can have. Our team includes designers, engineers, product experts, and finance & operation focused on one thing — connecting people over sports. We believe in fair and equitable pay. Certain locations in the United States require job postings to include a reasonable estimate of the base salary range and/or a general description of benefits and other compensation applicable to the role. For this role in those locations, a reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for full-time conversion is between $90,000 to $125,000. In addition to the base salary, this role will receive benefits + equity. Please note that The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The policy of Sleeper is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Sleeper is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to jobs@sleeper.app. Sleeper is backed by Silicon Valley’s top investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Expa. To learn more, visit us online at www.sleeper.com http://www.sleeper.com ## About Sleeper ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sleeper is a mobile-first social fantasy sports platform that connects friends through games like fantasy football, basketball, daily fantasy sports, and pick’em contests. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, total funding $67.3M) - **Headquarters**: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (with additional offices in San Francisco, CA) - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Henry Leung and Ken Wang ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Spectator Sports / Fantasy Sports / Mobile Gaming - **Target customers**: B2C – sports fans, casual to hardcore fantasy players (primarily in the US, expanding globally) - **Mission statement**: "Connect people over sports. We're building a digital playground for sports fans and their friends to hang out together." ## Products & Services - **Fantasy Football**: Traditional redraft, keeper, dynasty, and Chopped Leagues (weekly eliminations). Mobile and web-based SaaS. - **Fantasy Basketball**: Full season and daily fantasy basketball leagues with live scoring. - **Fantasy Esports**: Leagues for esports titles. - **Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)**: Pick’em contests, survivor pools, bracket challenges. - **Fantasy Soccer (EPL, La Liga, etc.)**: Season-long and daily formats. - **Sleeper PICKS**: A simplified pick’em game where users pick winners each week (max payout 1000x). - **Bracket Mania**: March Madness bracket challenge. - **AI Content Creator (Contract)**: Product/service for content generation (noted in job postings). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: $67.3M across 6 rounds (Angel, Seed rounds, Series A led by General Catalyst, Venture round) - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: ~$2.5M (LinkedIn estimate) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: General Catalyst (Series A lead), Birchmere Ventures (Seed lead), and several angel investors. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew ~40% YoY to 171 employees. - Monthly website traffic 1.8M visits, +7.1% monthly, +1.2% yearly. - Named #1 overall Sports App on iOS (2024). - Expanded into more sports (UFC, F1, Tennis, Golf) via curated content roles. - Partnership with influencer Donald “Deestroying” De La Haye. - Brand refresh and new logo announced in 2024. ## Competitive Advantages - **Social-first design**: Sleeper emphasizes group chats, live reactions, and easy friend invites – differentiating from more transactional fantasy platforms like ESPN or Yahoo. - **Innovative game modes**: Chopped Leagues, Survivor, Pick’em, and Bracket Mania keep engagement high year-round. - **Mobile-native UX**: Built from the ground up for smartphones, with a modern UI and fast performance. - **Strong community**: 19.6K LinkedIn followers, high social media engagement, and a loyal user base (bounce rate only 0.3%, 8.6 pages per visit). - **Multi-sport coverage**: Unlike many fantasy apps that focus only on football or basketball, Sleeper supports NFL, NBA, EPL, La Liga, esports, and more. ## Strategic Focus - **Content & creator partnerships**: Hiring AI content creators and sports content curators to build original media (e.g., “Kickin' It With Dee” show). - **International growth**: Expanding into markets like Canada, UK, Spain, Portugal, and Indonesia. - **Risk & trading (DFS)**: Opening Data Scientist and Software Engineer roles specifically targeting daily fantasy sports risk management and trading. - **Product design innovation**: Active hiring for Sr. Product Designer and User Research Intern – indicates focus on user experience research and iteration. ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid/Remote flexibility**: Most roles are listed as Hybrid (in-office for Las Vegas or San Francisco) with some fully remote options. Two physical office locations: Las Vegas HQ and San Francisco. - **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven (“connect people over sports”), fast-growing startup environment, strong emphasis on engineering quality and product design. - **Notable perks (from Built In)**: Not explicitly detailed in the search results, but typical startup perks include equity, health benefits, and free snacks/events; the company’s career page emphasizes making an impact. - **Engineering culture**: 18 technical employees (7% of workforce), tech stack includes TypeScript, Buildkite, Retool. Hiring for Senior Frontend (Mobile), Senior Backend, and Staff Backend roles. - **Recruiting warning**: Sleeper actively warns about scams – they never ask for money and always conduct interviews via Google Meet. ## Sources 1. [Sleeper Company Page](https://sleeper.com/company) 2. [Sleeper Jobs (Ashby)](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sleeper) 3. [Built In – Sleeper Careers](https://builtin.com/company/sleeper) 4. [LinkedIn – Sleeper](https://gt.linkedin.com/company/sleeperhq) 5. 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