Head Of Product And Design

About ScorePlay

Our mission is to transform the way sports brands manage, leverage and license their media content. Founded in 2021, ScorePlay is the first AI-powered end-to-end media workspace designed for sports. We've co-constructed a software that helps sports organizations index, manage, distribute, and monetize their videos, live broadcasts and photos on a single platform, enabling their visual storytelling and expanding their online reach and brand. We use AI and data to tag content automatically, which can automate and streamline classification, distribution and production, as well as streamlining video broadcast workflows to better connect ecosystems.

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Over 170 sports organizations from around the world, including the Paris 2024 Olympics, the AFCON (CAF), Sacramento Kings (NBA), Swiss Football League, Volleyball World (FIVB & CVC Partnership), West Ham, Aston Villa, Brentford & Wolves (Premier League), Angel City & SD Wave (NWSL), Major League Pickleball, AS Monaco (Ligue 1), Real Sociedad (La Liga), NYCFC & Orlando City SC (MLS), The Amundi Championship (Golf), Freeride World Tour (Ski freestyle) and Stade Rochelais (Top14) use ScorePlay daily to manage and distribute their content.

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We’re growing

ScorePlay is actively seeking a Head of Product and Design to join our Product and Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting a world-class product strategy in our rapidly growing startup. You will work closely with our customers, sales and development teams to ensure seamless product strategy and delivery. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving our product's success and growth.

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At ScorePlay you will be joining a growing company, take ownership and autonomy of your work, and contribute to building a product that changes the sports media landscape. We will provide you with a range of tools here at ScorePlay such as Linear, Notion, Claap and Discord to help you with your work.

The position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Product and Design to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role demands a unique blend of strategic product management and some design expertise. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will leverage your proven track record in a start up environment, particularly within the B2B SaaS sector, to drive product success. Additionally, your ability to communicate your vision using design tools, like Figma, will be crucial in bringing our product visions to life.

Why would you want this role?

• You will be part of a fast-growing SaaS startup with tremendous market-altering potential

• You will be given significant growth opportunities, with the ability to quickly develop and own part of the team’s work

• Every day you will solve strategic problems - both for customers and for ScorePlay

• You have the ability to make a huge impact across the company

• You will be touching on every aspect of product management in this role allowing for autonomy and development

Responsibilities

• Strategic Product Management:
  • Develop and execute product strategies that align with the company’s vision and business goals.
  • Lead the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to drive product success.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product performance and inform future strategies.
  • Liaise directly with customers creating a feedback loop and ensuring our product never deviates from end user needs.
• Hands-On Design Work:
  • Utilize Figma to create wireframes and communicate your vision to the development team.
  • Ensure a seamless user experience by conducting usability testing and incorporating feedback into the product roadmap.
• Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Work hand in hand with our sales and customer success team to ensure our product strategy is a north star for customers needs, turning ScorePlay into a thought leader in the industry.

  • Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving.

  • Communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and buy-in.

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our product and design processes.

Requirements and skills

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management and design, with at least 3 years at a senior level.
  • Proven experience in a fast-paced startup environment, particularly within the B2B SaaS sector.
  • Demonstrated success in launching and scaling products that meet business objectives and user needs.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Figma and other design tools.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
  • Fluent English is essential, French would be desirable.
• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Product Management, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

This position is fully remote and we welcome candidates located in Europe.

Values

• Design thinking: We are rooted in design thinking. We believe in placing the end user at the heart of our creative process, fostering empathy and understanding.
• Ambitious yet accountable: Ambition fuels our drive for excellence, propelling us to set bold goals and embrace challenges. We are determined to push boundaries and our ambition is coupled with a sense of accountability.
• Two way transparency: We believe in two-way transparency where open communication flows freely in both directions – from leadership to team members and vice versa.
• Playful Professionalism: We embody the spirit of playful professionalism, blending a lighthearted approach with unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Autonomous Collaboration: At ScorePlay, we champion autonomous collaboration as a core value that shapes our dynamic and innovative workplace culture.

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If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for product management and design, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, and portfolio for our perusal.

Diversity Statement:

We aim to attract and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and we are committed to providing a positive recruitment process, which respects individuality. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of race/color, national origin, religion/creed, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital/family/civil status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class or dimension of diversity that is protected under the law.

As we are an international company, our main language in the office is English. Please send a CV in English for this role.