Product Design Lead
Product Design Lead
We are seeking a talented and passionate Product Design Lead with a focus on UI to join our creative studio. As the Product Design Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping the user experience of our products - Stake and KICK.
You will lead a small team of designers, guiding their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design outcomes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders, to create user-centric designs that meet business objectives and delight our users.
If you are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for design and leadership, we would love to hear from you!
Who are we?
At Easygo we proudly stand as a prominent service provider to a powerhouse of brands within the iGaming industry, including Stake.com, Kick.com and Twist Gaming.
Stake is the world's largest crypto casino, and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience. Level up your online entertainment with Kick.com, the vibrant live streaming platform, which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide. All alongside the innovative game design studio, Twist Gaming, which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games.
Our commitment to placing our clients and their communities' entertainment at the forefront of everything we do, has solidified us as the ultimate online service provider for entertainment companies.
Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne, our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 300+, we've expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here, whether you work in Tech, Marketing, Operations, Mathematics or Design, we are sure to have something for everyone.
Click play, on your career today!
What you will do:
- Mentor and nurture junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture by providing constructive feedback, conducting regular design reviews, and supporting the professional growth of the broader team.
- Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, understand user needs, and translate them into effective design solutions.
- Lead the design process from concept to final delivery, ensuring a high standard of quality and consistency.
- Present design ideas and concepts to stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale behind design decisions. Demonstrate a solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods to be able to conduct user testing and validate hypotheses.
- Facilitate design workshops, brainstorming sessions, and ideation sessions to align with stakeholders.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design ideas and solutions.
- Help maintain design systems, style guides, and design patterns to ensure consistency across all products and platforms.
- Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and accessibility standards in all design outputs.
What you will bring:
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A minimum of 5 years experience as a Product Designer, with a strong focus on UI design.
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A portfolio showcasing a range of UI design projects and the ability to explain design decisions.
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Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies.
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Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and rationale.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.
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Experience with designing for platform-specific apps such as iOS and Android is desirable.
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Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus.
Desirable qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
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Experience leading and mentoring design teams, with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Bonus points if you also have:
- Sports & Gambling knowledge advantageous
- Cryptocurrency knowledge would be advantageous
- Proficient with Google Suite (Drive, Spreadsheets, Docs), Slack, Jira & Intercom
Some of the perks of working for us:
- EAP access for you and your family
- WFH Flexibility
- Access to over 9,000 courses across our Learning and Development Platform
- Paid volunteer day
- Two full-time barista’s who will make your daily coffee, tea or fresh juice!
- Daily catered breakfast
- Massage Wednesdays - we get professionals to do this!
- Team lunches and happy hour in the office from 4pm on Fridays
- Fun office environment with pool tables, table tennis and all your favourite gaming consoles
- Help yourself drinks fridges and snack shelves
“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”
We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We are passionate about providing a workplace that encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.
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