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JustPlay GmbH

Lead Product Designer (all genders)

JustPlay GmbH, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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As Lead Product Designer at JustPlay, you’ll shape the design vision and elevate our product design function. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on a platform used by millions — with a focus on

content discovery, player motivation, and engagement design.

You’ll bring

proven expertise in gamification , with a demonstrated ability to

create experiences that inspire players and drive retention.

You’ll

drive business impact through design , ensuring every player interaction contributes to JustPlay’s growth and mission. You’ll also help

unlock operational efficiency by integrating AI tools and workflows

across the digital product development lifecycle, helping teams move faster and smarter..

As a leader, you’ll coach, mentor, and grow designers, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and learning. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver both bold long-term ideas and immediate, high-impact improvements.

Tasks Design Leadership

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

Hands-On Design

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

Collaboration & Strategy

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

Continuous Improvement

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 29 nationalities working from 20 different locations

*Benefits may vary depending on location and contract type. Do not hesitate to ask us about more details on our benefits offer.

About us Come join the company that’s transforming the world of mobile gaming by making playtime truly rewarding. At JustPlay, we’re on a mission to build a fairer, more sustainable Play-to-Earn ecosystem—one where players are rewarded for their time, and engagement drives continuous growth.

Since launching in 2020, we’ve grown into one of the world’s leading loyalty gaming platforms, with over 25 million downloads and 500,000+ daily active users. Bootstrapped and headquartered in Berlin, our global team spans 20+ countries and is united by a belief in fun, fairness, and meaningful impact.

We’re leading a massive shift in the gaming industry—but it’s still early enough for you to make your mark. At JustPlay, you’ll have the freedom to shape bold ideas, drive real impact, and be part of a company that’s not just growing fast—but growing right.

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