Founding Product Designer

Job description

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000). We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 70 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world. FOUNDING PRODUCT DESIGNER (€90K – €120K• Offers Equity) At Almedia, you’ll: - Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast. - Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity. - Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people. - Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need. We’re looking for a Founding Product Designer with exceptional visual and interaction design skills to join our team in Berlin. Reporting to the Head of Design, you’ll own end-to-end product experiences, shaping our design strategy and working closely with Product, Engineering, and Data Science. If you thrive in a fast-moving, iterative environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality, user-centric design, we’d love to hear from you. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 🎯 - Lead UI Design Process: Own the user interface design from concept to implementation, ensuring designs are visually compelling, intuitive, and aligned with user needs. - Own the Design Process – Lead design from discovery to implementation, ensuring a balance of speed, quality, and impact. - Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to align design with business goals and technical feasibility. - Validate with Research – Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform and refine design decisions. - Communicate & Lead – Drive design critiques, stakeholder discussions, and alignment sessions, clearly articulating rationale behind decisions. WHAT YOU’LL BRING 💡 - 5+ years of experience designing mobile-first products, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful UI and UX work. - Outstanding visual design skills, with a keen eye for detail, hierarchy, and accessibility. - Strong communication & collaboration, effectively working across teams and presenting designs persuasively. - Data-driven mindset, using research and analytics to guide decisions and measure success. - Bonus: Experience with motion design and/or gamified elements. WHAT MAKES YOU A STRONG FIT 🌟 - Strategic Thinking – You contribute beyond design, helping shape product direction and ensuring alignment with business objectives. - Fast & Effective – You thrive in lean, iterative environments, balancing speed with quality. - Technical Awareness – You understand front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how it impacts design decisions. - Proactive & Impact-Driven – You take initiative, continuously pushing for better solutions, setting high standards, and driving improvements across the team. WHY ALMEDIA? 🚀 - Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success. - Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one. - Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin. - Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more. We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.