Founding Product Designer at Arbeitnow - Jobs in Germany & UK

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Internet Technology Information Technology & Services Marketplace
HQ
Berlin, Germany
Team size
1-10

Quick Summary

Role Overview

Almedia is seeking a Founding Product Designer in Berlin to lead end-to-end product experiences for a fast-growing marketing platform. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will shape design strategy and work closely with cross-functional teams to reward a community of over 80 million users.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead UI design from concept to implementation
  • Own the design process from discovery to final delivery
  • Collaborate with product engineering and data science teams
  • Conduct user research and usability testing for validation
  • Drive design critiques and stakeholder alignment sessions
  • Shape product direction and overall design strategy

Requirements Snapshot

  • Five plus years of mobile-first product design experience
  • Outstanding visual design skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Data-driven mindset using analytics to guide decisions
  • Technical awareness of front-end development impacts on design

Expected Impact

You will play a critical role in scaling Europes third fastest-growing company by delivering high-quality user-centric designs that engage millions of users. By owning the design process and collaborating across departments, you will directly influence the products success and help Almedia achieve its goal of becoming a bootstrapped unicorn.

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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 80 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.

Compensation: €90K – €120K

Offers Equity €90K – €120K Offers Equity

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