UI/UX Designer, Baseball Systems

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Members of the Baseball Systems team at the Boston Red Sox are focused on designing, building, and refining the software and data pipelines used within Baseball Operations. These tools and applications are an integral part of the decision-making process, are directly integrated in the workflows of all departments within Baseball Operations, and provide an efficient, consistent, and accessible experience when interacting with our internal data sources and applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The UI/UX Designer, Baseball Systems position will be a member of the baseball operations software development team, and is responsible for the design and usability of all baseball systems. This individual will work closely with members of baseball operations to understand business requirements that drive the analysis, design, and optimal experience of quality baseball systems and solutions. This position is responsible for site design and organization, and will collaborate closely with colleagues on the software development team and baseball operations personnel from all departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop user interfaces for web applications that effectively present large volumes of tabular and graphical data.
• Create clean, intuitive, and visually appealing designs that are accessible to all users.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest web design trends and technologies.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development process.
• Drive continuous improvement in the user experience of our products.

COMPETENCIES:

• Aptitude and ability to apply usability best practices to the design & creation of intuitive user experiences.
• An understanding of general engineering practices in the collaboration of achieving the art of the possible
• Ability to pick up quickly and think both creatively and critically to solve problems.
• A basic understanding of contemporary baseball and/or sports analysis and development practices.
• A team-player that collaborates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Web Designer.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of UI/UX principles, visual design, and data visualization.
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar design tools).
• Familiarity with web engineering concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience working with design systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
• Experience working with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Tableau).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.