About favorited
At favorited, we believe that digital communities should be more than just spaces to watch content. Our platform is a place to connect, engage, and play, and empowers creators by enhancing audience participation and fostering deeper connections.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But, if you’re a self-starter eager to shape the future of social interaction with a team that holds itself to the highest standards, this is the place for you. We value open, yet respectful communication and real-time feedback to help each other grow quickly. If you’re passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you’ll thrive in our fast-moving, collaborative environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a Product Designer with deep experience in social, mobile, or games. In this role, you will lead end-to-end design for both creator and audience experiences across social features. You’ll design intuitive and engaging experiences that make our real-time interactive platform rewarding for both users and creators.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals for a gamified live streaming experience.
- Design and refine gamified social features of our creators and users.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and game designers to translate ideas into intuitive, engaging interfaces.
- Champion user-centered design principles across the product, ensuring clarity, usability, and delight at every touchpoint.
- Leverage design thinking philosophies to conduct user research, usability testing, and incorporate feedback into rapid design iterations.
- Anticipate how design decisions will scale in live service environments with frequent content updates and evolving features.
- Advocate for cohesive visual design standards and UI/UX best practices across the platform.
What We’re Looking For
- 3-5 years of product design experience, with at least 3 years in social, mobile, or games.
- Proven track record designing for social features.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design execution from concept through production.
- Deep passion for gaming, live streaming, and real-time interactive online experiences.
- Proficiency with mobile design standards across Apple Human Interface Guidelines and Android Material Guidelines.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams with product, design, and engineering.
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to give and receive feedback openly and constructively.
- Product design and design thinking experience (beyond games) is a strong plus.
Salary & Benefits
Compensation: $105k – $140k base salary + options
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO & paid company holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company matching to invest in your future.
- Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
- Stipends for learning, fitness, and books.
- Competitive salary that values your expertise and contributions.
Where You’ll Work: This is a full-time on-site position in Santa Monica.
EEOC Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.