Founding Product Designer
Almedia
<p style="min-height:1.5em">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).</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.<br /></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Founding Product Designer</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">(€90K – €120K• Offers Equity)</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><u>At Almedia, you’ll:</u></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Own way more, way earlier</strong> — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Push harder, get further</strong> — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Join a rare environment</strong> — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Fully present</strong> — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities 🎯</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Lead UI Design Process:</strong> Own the user interface design from concept to implementation, ensuring designs are visually compelling, intuitive, and aligned with user needs.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Own the Design Process</strong> – Lead design from discovery to implementation, ensuring a balance of speed, quality, and impact.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally</strong> – Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Data<strong> </strong>Science to align design with business goals and technical feasibility.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Validate with Research</strong> – Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform and refine design decisions.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Communicate & Lead</strong> – Drive design critiques, stakeholder discussions, and alignment sessions, clearly articulating rationale behind decisions.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What You’ll Bring 💡</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>5+ years of experience</strong> designing mobile-first products, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful UI and UX work.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Outstanding visual design skills</strong>, with a keen eye for detail, hierarchy, and accessibility.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Strong communication & collaboration</strong>, effectively working across teams and presenting designs persuasively.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Data-driven mindset</strong>, using research and analytics to guide decisions and measure success.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Bonus:</strong> Experience with motion design and/or gamified elements.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What Makes You a Strong Fit 🌟</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Strategic Thinking</strong> – You contribute beyond design, helping shape product direction and ensuring alignment with business objectives.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Fast & Effective</strong> – You thrive in lean, iterative environments, balancing speed with quality.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Technical Awareness</strong> – You understand front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how it impacts design decisions.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Proactive & Impact-Driven</strong> – You take initiative, continuously pushing for better solutions, setting high standards, and driving improvements across the team.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Why Almedia? 🚀</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Own Our Growth: </strong>We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Scale With Almedia: </strong>Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Central Berlin Office: </strong>Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Other Benefits: </strong>Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><hr><p>Compensation: €90K – €120K • Offers Equity</p><ul><li> • €90K – €120K • Offers Equity</li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>