Founding Product Designer

About the role

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. Compensation: €90K – €120K • Offers Equity • €90K – €120K • Offers Equity Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow