Lead Product Designer – all genders

JustPlay

full-time

Posted on: 12/14/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Berlin • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AndroidiOS

About the role

Shape the design vision and elevate our product design function
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

Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility : Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers
Employee Stock Options : Opportunity to join our Virtual Share Option Program (VSOP) and share in the success of an already profitable company
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., and free language courses with Chatterbug
Germany-Based Benefits : 25 vacation days, free Gympass 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 20 different locations

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Hard skills

mobile product designuser experience designgamificationuser engagementdesign systemswireframingprototypingmockupsAI-assisted designdesign quality

Soft skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationattention to detailcreativityproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam buildingcontinuous learning