Senior Product Designer
Description
At Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for 20 years. We’re the creators behind the world’s most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you’ve come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.
As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.
We’re privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a “Best Place to Work” (aka not your typical games company).
We’ve been recognised by "Happiness Works 2023" in Portugal, "Crain's Best Places to Work 2022" and "Great Place to Work 2022 and 2023" in New York!
Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you!
Overview
Arkadium is hiring a Senior Product Designer to create exceptional user experiences for our digital products. This role is crucial to our Product Department, which is involved in all stages of product development. We are looking for a skilled designer who is passionate about innovative and user-centered designs. If you thrive in a collaborative yet independent environment and want to shape the future of Arkadium's digital products, we encourage you to apply.
This role is open to candidates based in Portugal and will be 100% remote with in-person events optional.
For those in Portugal, business hours are 9-18 WEST (UTC+1).
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough design research, user research, and user testing to inform and validate design decisions, placing the user at the center of the design process.
- Partner with Product and Engineering teams to seamlessly integrate user flows, fostering a holistic approach to product development.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support to align design with overall business strategies.
- Iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback and user testing, continuously improving the user experience. Provide and receive valuable input across teams.
- Oversee and deliver on all stages of the design process, from information architecture and user journey conceptualization to visual design prototyping and final hand-off to engineering, ensuring high-quality and consistent outcomes.
- Develop and maintain robust design systems that promote consistency, efficiency, and scalability across all projects.
- Leverage data and user feedback to iterate and improve designs continuously.
- Establish a feedback culture that encourages open and constructive dialogue.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing work across web and mobile applications. E-commerce experience is a plus.
- Deep understanding of product design principles and the ability to create designs that align business goals with user needs.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically about design challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Proficiency in interface animations to create engaging and intuitive user experiences.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
- Meaningful supplemental health insurance (medical, dental & vision plans)
- Meal allowance
- Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
- Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)
- Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
- A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
- Summer Fridays: 4 Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun