Lead Product Designer – UX/UI, Gamification, Puzzles

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the UX and UI design for pivotal aspects of the Puzzler digital experience.

• Spearhead the creation of contemporary, mobile-first digital puzzle experiences.

• Design user journeys that prioritize simplicity, engagement, and enjoyment.

• Implement gamification strategies and behavioral design techniques to foster repeat play and enhance customer engagement.

• Perform user research and translate findings into engaging product experiences.

• Generate wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity design assets.

• Build scalable design systems that accommodate various puzzle formats and partner brands.

• Work closely with product, engineering, and commercial stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design best practices.

• Revamp essential components of Puzzler's white-label digital offering and deliver modern user experiences that align with the product vision.

• Create scalable and configurable design systems that support diverse puzzle types and brands.

• Improve user engagement through UX, visual design, and gamification principles.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in designing UX/UI for digital puzzles, mobile games, gaming products, or highly gamified digital experiences.

• Background in developing products that incorporate engagement mechanics like rewards, achievements, progression systems, personalization, or habit-forming user journeys.

• Solid experience in collaborating with developers during the build, testing, and delivery phases.

• Background in creating or enhancing scalable design systems.

• A portfolio that showcases impactful, user-centered digital product design.

• Experience with configurable or white-label products.

• Experience managing multiple brands, audiences, or customer experiences through a unified platform.

• Proficient in UX methodologies, including user research, information architecture, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.

• Strong grasp of gamification, player motivation, engagement loops, and behavioral design.

• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.

• Expertise in modern design tools such as Figma.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capability to articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including commercial teams and senior decision-makers within a white-label product context.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

• Access to the latest design tools and technologies.