or apply directly on Theathletic's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 5 days Theathletic's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Theathletic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Theathletic
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 19 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Theathletic's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Theathletic.
About this role
The VP of Product Design at The Athletic will lead the design vision for a redefined sports app, focusing on creating an essential experience for sports fans. This hands-on role requires a leader who is passionate about sports and can articulate a clear vision for the product's future. The position is fully remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada and reports directly to the Chief Product Officer.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Theathletic as an employer.
What you need
- Hands-on design leadership experience
- Strong opinion on product design
- Genuine passion for sports
- Ability to articulate a clear vision for product development
What you get
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Salary range is provided but may change in the future
- Role is remote but limited to candidates in the U.S. or Canada
- Application process requires submission of original work without the use of GenAI tools
Summarised from Theathletic's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Theathletic on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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