Lead the end-to-end design and development of XPRIZE competitions —from framing the problem and defining success metrics to conducting research, engaging stakeholders, shaping the prize model, and producing final design documentation, working within a structured design process guided by the Prize Design Director and seeking Director input at key decision points to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and quality standards
Adapt quickly when the Prize Design Director reprioritizes projects or shifts design direction mid-cycle, maintaining momentum and timelines.
Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines, coordinating with the Project Manager to ensure deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
Work closely with internal teams and collaborators, ensuring connectivity and alignment with Domain Leads, leadership, and Advancement on strategy, content, and positioning.
Identify & Engage external experts and stakeholders, including designing and facilitating workshops, interviews, and other participatory research to inform design choices.
Facilitate productive relationships with sponsors, providing clear communication, updates, and deliverables that align with sponsor goals and XPRIZE’s standards
Contribute to organization-wide ideation and concept development initiatives, such as Global Visioneering and prize idea workshops.

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required; Master’s degree preferred.
5-7 years of product management, product design, project management, consulting or other relevant experience.
Experience applying research, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills in fields such as engineering, physical or life sciences, data science, economics, technology-driven research, or other domains that combine rigor with innovation; experience in business strategy or public policy is a plus.
Mastery of critical product management skills; including budget management, contractual compliance, client relations, and project design, execution, evaluation, and delivery.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and product design skills.
Experience in design and design thinking, including problem definition, drilling down into specific sub-problems, identifying the right problem to solve, and combining creative and analytical techniques to identify possible design elements.
Demonstrates competency and grasp of the subject matter when communicating with experts and external stakeholders, both orally and in writing.

Remote-first environment (must live and work in the United States)
Quarterly company-paid All-Hands meetings in Los Angeles for frequent in-person collaboration
Employee and dependent medical, dental, and vision options
A 401(K) program with employer match
Ample paid time off, including vacation, floating holidays, sick days, and company-paid holidays
An Employee Assistance Program for confidential, professional support with personal, family, or other challenges
Employee stipends/reimbursements for cell phone, internet, health & wellbeing, and learning & development
Generous Paid Parental Leave for all employees welcoming a new child to their family
One meeting-free block per week and four focus weeks per year to ensure uninterrupted time for strategic projects

Prize Designer

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