Product Design (Intern-to-Hire – Jan.'26) at Sleeper

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Sports Technology, Social Media, Mobile AppsIndustries

Requirements

Graduation date of Summer 2026 or earlier; or graduates with some entry-level experience
Strong portfolio, deck, or sample work showcasing passion and foundations in design
Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other partners in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with an understanding of the fundamentals of UX, interaction, and visual design
Passionate about learning and growing (may not know everything about product design)
Hybrid (2 days): SF Bay Area, Seattle; Remote: California (non-SF), Washington (non-Seattle), Oregon, or PST hours, with willingness to relocate for full-time

Responsibilities

Design user experiences across all platforms – iOS, Android, Web, Tablet
Collaborate frequently with other designers in ideation sessions and receive feedback and mentorship from more senior designers
Take ownership in aspects of design execution and create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes so engineers can ship pixel-perfect designs
Create design solutions that utilize design systems, and contribute to the development of the design system
Be part of a small design team pushing the boundaries of innovation

Skills

Product Design

UI Design

UX Design

iOS Design

Android Design

Web Design

Prototyping

Figma

Design Systems

High-Fidelity Mockups

Sleeper

Fantasy sports platform with social features

About Sleeper

Sleeper operates a platform for managing fantasy sports leagues, particularly focusing on fantasy football and bracket pools. Users can engage with the platform through features like in-app chat, live game watching, and an easy-to-navigate design, which fosters communication and shared experiences among sports fans. Unlike many competitors, Sleeper does not rely on advertisements for revenue; instead, it offers premium features and services, such as advanced draft modes and customization options, to enhance the user experience. This focus on quality and user engagement has led to significant growth, with over 4 million users and high retention rates. Sleeper's goal is to create a social and immersive fantasy sports environment that keeps users engaged throughout the sports season.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$67.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Software, GamingIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

New fantasy sports platforms with innovative features may erode Sleeper's market share.

Sports betting apps integrating fantasy elements may attract users from Sleeper.

Stricter data protection regulations could impact Sleeper's data-driven features.

Differentiation

Sleeper offers an ad-free experience, unlike many competitors in the market.

The platform includes in-app chat and live game watching for enhanced user interaction.

Sleeper focuses on a premium user experience with advanced draft modes and customization.

Upsides

Increased interest in women's sports offers expansion opportunities for Sleeper.

Blockchain integration can enhance security and transparency for Sleeper users.

The rise of micro-betting could boost user engagement on Sleeper's platform.

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