Lead UX/UI Designer

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Responsibilities

• ▹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
• ▹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

Requirements

• ▹5+ years of 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

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors or regular office-goers
• ▹Free personal coaching through a partner to support mental health
• ▹Personal development budget of up to 2000 EUR per year for training, conferences and workshops
• ▹Germany-based benefits: 25 vacation days, free Wellhub Gold subscription, free monthly Deutschland-Ticket and a monthly 50 EUR tax-free internet contribution
• ▹Equipment of your choice, MacBook or Windows
• ▹Relocation package, including visa support for those who need it
• ▹Berlin office perks: ergonomic setup, free daily lunch and a dog-friendly environment
• ▹A diverse team with over 30 nationalities working from over 25 locations

About the company

JustPlay is a rewarded mobile gaming platform launched in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, with 25M+ downloads and 500K+ daily active users. Backed by NCSoft yet fully independent, it has a team across 20+ countries.