We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

We’re inspired by our shared passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges and empowering the people around us to do their best work. As a leader in the digital entertainment and technology space, our teams are driven by curiosity, fueled by innovation, and united by a shared goal: to continuously reimagine and evolve the player experience.

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston, with teams across the U.S. and globally, building the next generation of immersive gaming and betting experiences.

Create with purpose. Lead with impact.

DraftKings is seeking a Manager, Product Design to lead design for our Sportsbook vertical—the beating heart of our product experience. In this role, you’ll lead a talented team of designers at varying levels, shaping the way millions of players interact with one of the most complex and high-visibility products in the company.

You will provide mentorship, direction, and craft guidance, while also collaborating deeply with cross-functional partners to elevate both design outcomes and product performance. You will be responsible for ensuring design quality across multiple pods and programs, advocating for best practices, fostering a thriving team culture, and creating the conditions for innovation, speed, and scale.

What you’ll do as a Manager, Product Design:

People Leadership

• Directly manage a team of product designers ranging from junior to senior levels.

• Provide clear, growth-minded feedback through regular 1:1s, performance conversations, and design critique.

• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and design excellence across the Sportsbook design team.

• Actively contribute to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new design talent.
  

Design Quality & Direction

• Review and guide work across multiple projects to uphold a high bar of quality, consistency, and user impact.

• Deliver actionable and strategic design feedback, while empowering your team to own and evolve their work.

• Leverage design systems, research, and insights to inform decisions and ensure best-in-class experiences.
  

Program & Operational Leadership

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Research, Analytics) to define vision, priorities, and execution plans for key product initiatives.

• Help scope, staff, and structure pods efficiently—ensuring teams are operating at a high level of clarity and effectiveness.

• Identify and resolve organizational, process, or tooling gaps that limit design velocity or quality.
  

Strategy & Influence

• Contribute to vertical- and company-level design strategy in collaboration with senior leaders.

• Advocate for the role of design in solving complex business problems and shaping player behavior.

• Represent design in leadership forums and bring a strong voice to strategic discussions about roadmap, performance, and product-market fit

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design, with at least 1-2 years of people management or team leadership experience.

• A portfolio that showcases not only great product work, but the ability to guide others, solve systemic problems, and influence outcomes.

• Proven experience leading high-quality mobile design efforts in complex environments (bonus if within gaming, fintech, or similar).

• Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, visual design, interaction design, and product strategy.

• Ability to zoom between the big picture and pixel-level details—knowing when to roll up your sleeves.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience working with and contributing to established design systems.

• A passion for sports, betting, and/or high-stakes real-time experiences is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work on products that are deeply embedded in the culture of sports and entertainment.

• Help shape one of the most visible and important product experiences at DraftKings.

• Join a growing design team that values craft, collaboration, and customer obsession.

• Enjoy a culture that respects work-life balance and career development.

• Competitive compensation, equity, benefits, and flexible work options.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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