
Head of Design
Role summary
HOF, the "Bloomberg Terminal of sports betting," is seeking a Head of Design to own the end-to-end UI/UX design process for their rapidly growing consumer-facing sports betting application. This hands-on role requires expert proficiency in Figma and a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and exceptional craft, particularly for mobile and data-heavy products. The Head of Design will collaborate closely with the CEO, marketing, and development teams to create intuitive, high-converting, and delightful user experiences. Deep familiarity with sports betting apps and their UI/UX conventions is crucial. The role offers significant impact, learning opportunities, and a competitive compensation package, with a preference for candidates in the Boston area for hybrid work.
About Us:
HOF is the
Bloomberg Terminal of sports betting
, offering data-driven tools to help users make smarter bets. With over
1M users, a 4.9-star rating from 10k+ reviews, and recently ranked in the Top 10 sports apps
on both iOS App Store and Google Play Store, HOF is rapidly growing.
HOF covers 14 major sports leagues including NBA, NFL, CFB, CBB, NHL, MLB, and more; across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
Our team is made up of elite talent from top universities including Dartmouth, Stanford, and Princeton, with an average age in the mid to late 20s. We’re a fun-loving group driven by a shared passion for sports and data.
Role Overview:
We're looking for a
Head of Design
who can
own the full UI/UX design process at HOF
, from ideating product specifications to creating and shipping pixel-perfect screens. You'll be our design lead, working directly with the CEO, marketing team, and dev team to craft experiences that are intuitive, high-converting, and delightful for our users.
This is a
high ownership, hands on role
. You'll drive design strategy, execute, and potentially lead a small design team in the future as we continue to grow. You move fast, have an uncanny eye for great design, and strike the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of UI/UX design
or product experience, ideally at a
consumer facing app or high growth startup
- Expert level proficiency in
Figma
- Strong portfolio
demonstrating both strategic thinking and exceptional craft, especially on mobile
- Experience designing for data heavy or analytics focused products
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and marketing teams
- Passionate about sports
- Important:
Deeply familiar with sports betting apps
and the UI/UX conventions of the space; you use these apps regularly and know which elements make each one satisfying or frustrating
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end design of HOF's product
across iOS, Android, and web from concept to final dev-ready specs
- Improve HOF's visual identity, design system, and UI/UX standards
- Work directly with the CEO
to translate product vision into exceptional user experiences
- Partner closely with the marketing team
to understand user needs and ensure design consistency across product and brand
- Collaborate tightly with the dev team
to ensure designs are implemented pixel-perfectly and function as intended
- Lead user research and usability initiatives
to continuously improve our product experience and make it more delightful
Why HOF?
- Impact
: Play a
key role leading UI/UX design
at one of today's fastest growing sports software companies. Don’t be just a cog in a wheel. Make a concrete impact as part of a small, tight-knit team where your voice will be heard and all ideas are welcome.
- Culture
: Join a
high-energy, winning team
with ample opportunities for growth. We work hard, care deeply about the product, and love sports.
- Learning
: Gain valuable experience working directly with the founders of HOF.
- Flexibility
: While remote applicants will be considered, we prioritize candidates in the Boston area for hybrid work in our Boston office.
- Compensation
: Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package
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