Product Designer

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 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.