Lead Product Designer (Smart TV and Video Broadcasting) (contract)
SelectoPlease note this is a project based engagement, not an inhouse position. The social package in this case (vacation, days off, sick leaves, public holidays, equipment, accounting support) isn’t covered by Selecto.
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Project Description: We are designing a flexible, scalable ecosystem of sports broadcasting platforms. We will design a Smart TV app, mobile app and website. The goal is to ensure a consistent and high-quality user experience across all digital touchpoints. The experience must serve a global, multilingual audience and perform reliably during major traffic spikes.
Domain: Broadcasting of sports events
What is expected: Design an ecosystem of platforms from scratch.
Team composition: Senior UX Designer, Senior UI Designer, UI Designer, Design Directors from the client’s side.
Engagement Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension
Expected Working Hours: from 9 or 10 am Madrid time with a 1-hour break. Ideally, to involve a candidate who can occasionally travel to Madrid for onsite work with the client.
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Key Responsibilities
Define and drive the design vision for a Smart TV and video broadcasting platform across various surfaces and device types.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of product designers, fostering a culture of craft and continuous improvement.
Architect and own a scalable Design System built TV-first, extended to Web and Mobile.
Partner with product and engineering to shape roadmaps and turn complex requirements into elegant solutions.
Embed user research and insights into design decisions across the product.
Establish design operations: contribution workflows, review processes, and documentation
Travel periodically to Madrid to work on-site
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience in Product, UX, or UI Design
Proven experience designing Smart TV or large-screen interfaces
Experience leading or mentoring a design team
Strong expertise in building, scaling, and maintaining Design Systems
Experience working on sports, media, or broadcasting digital products
Strong systems thinking and component architecture skills
Advanced proficiency in Figma (libraries, variables, components)
Solid understanding of frontend implementation and developer collaboration
Experience working on large-scale, multi-platform products
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills