Cheddr Is Not Your Grandfather’s Sportsbook
Cheddr is a modern sports gaming and entertainment app rethinking how people engage with live sports — and we’re building it from the ground up. Backed by A16Z’s Speedrun 4 accelerator, we’re creating a bold, intuitive product in a space that’s overdue for change.
We’re looking for a founding designer to define and lead our full design vision — from UX flow to brand identity. This is a rare chance to own design from day one, shape the user experience from scratch, and build something people actually want to use.
What You’ll Do
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Own end-to-end product design: from early concepts and flows to polished, high-fidelity UI
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Create the design system and visual identity that defines the Cheddr brand
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Collaborate closely with founders, PM, and engineers to ship early and often
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Reimagine how users interact with sports — making it more dynamic, social, and rewarding
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Bring clarity to ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment
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Lay the foundation for design culture and process as we grow
Who You Are
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Deep experience designing consumer-facing products, especially mobile
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9+ years in product design, ideally at fast-moving consumer startups
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Fluent in mobile-first design and Figma workflows
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Thrive in 0→1 environments — you set direction, not wait for it
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Obsessed with clean UX and thoughtful interaction
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid iteration
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Motion or animation design skills
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Sports betting experience is a big plus
Why Join Cheddr
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Equity + competitive pay at the earliest stage
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Full ownership of design — brand, product, systems, and experience
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A product-first team that truly values design
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Freedom to explore bold ideas and move fast without red tape
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Great benefits
Bonus Points If
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You’ve worked in sports, gaming, sweepstakes, or entertainment
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You’ve designed for emotion, play, and engagement — not just conversion
Top Skills
What We Do
Cheddr is a sports gaming and entertainment startup reshaping how people interact with live sports. Backed by A16Z’s Speedrun 4 accelerator, we’re building a next-gen platform that combines the thrill of sports with social gameplay, rewards, and intuitive design.
We’re not just building another sportsbook. We’re reimagining the entire experience from the ground up — making it more fun, accessible, and community-driven. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard sports junkie, Cheddr lets you play along in real-time, connect with friends, and win rewards — no matter where you are.
At Cheddr, product and design come first. We’re a tight-knit team of builders who care deeply about UX, fast iteration, and crafting something people genuinely love using. We’re currently remote-first and growing quickly, with a culture that values experimentation, clarity, and ownership.
If you're excited about shaping the future of fan engagement and building in a space that's overdue for innovation, you’ll love what we're up to.
Why Work With Us
Cheddr is a design-led, product-obsessed startup where builders own their work from day one. We move fast, think boldly, and create space for great ideas — no bureaucracy, just momentum.
