Lead UX/UI Designer

Role Overview

• Lead user experience from conception to launch, developing and advocating the design vision for one of the world's top entertainment apps
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of product designers across iOS, Android, and web
• Build a culture of craft, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Champion product design throughout the organization, educating stakeholders and establishing design-led practices
• Drive measurable business outcomes through design decisions that balance player delight and company growth
• Promote and integrate AI-assisted design tools to streamline creative workflows and improve quality with a strong bias towards quality and velocity
• Create user-centric designs, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for the JustPlay app
• Develop features that elevate the entire player journey, with emphasis on game discovery and loyalty gamification
• Build and evolve JustPlay's design guidelines and design system
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions within technical constraints
• Apply platform best practices (iOS, Android) to ensure design quality and seamless interactions across devices
• Transform research insights and analytics into actionable design concepts
• Work with cross-functional leaders to identify where AI and automation can streamline design operations
• Establish and maintain effective design processes that scale with your team
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance product usability
• Stay current with mobile gaming trends and the advertising ecosystem
• Foster a high-performing, growth-minded design team through mentorship and feedback

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience leading a mobile product design team, ideally within entertainment or gaming
• Experience scaling or refining established design teams and processes
• A portfolio showcasing impactful mobile design work
• Proven expertise in gamification and user engagement
• Expert proficiency in Figma
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to craft

Nice to Have

• Background in loyalty or rewards platforms
• Mobile gaming experience.
• Deep understanding of mobile gaming trends and the advertising landscape

Tech Stack

• Android
• iOS

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers
• Mental Health Support: Free personal coaching through our partner nilo.health to support our team members to live fulfilled lives at home and at work
• Training & Development: A competitive personal development budget of up to 2000€/year for training, conferences, workshops, etc.
• Germany-Based Benefits: 25 vacation days, free Wellhub gold subscription, free monthly Deutschland-Ticket, and a monthly €50 tax-free internet contribution
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Doesn’t matter if you are a MacBook or Windows user; we will provide you with the technical gear you need to succeed
• A Relocation Package: Includes visa support for those who need it
• Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch, and a dog-friendly environment.
• Engaging and Diverse Work Environment: Join a diverse team, with over 30 nationalities working from over 25 different locations