Principal Product Designer

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).

Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to connect with you.

Overview

Arkadium is seeking a talented and experienced Principal Product Designer to join our team. As a key member of our Product Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and interface design for our innovative gaming products. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership, creative vision, and hands-on design expertise to elevate our games and gaming platforms to new levels of user engagement. 

This role is open to candidates based in Portugal. Business hours are 9-18 WEST (UTC+1).

Responsibilities

Design Leadership: 

• Provide strategic leadership for the UX/UI design team, setting the vision and direction for our games' user experiences. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design solutions align with overall product goals and player expectations. 
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure seamless integration of UI/UX with gameplay. 

Team Management: 

• Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers (in-person and remotely), fostering communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 
• Oversee the development of design talent, encouraging skill growth and professional development. 

Design Strategy: 

• Develop and communicate a cohesive design strategy that aligns with the company's vision and business objectives. 
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating innovative design concepts into our games. 

User Research and Testing: 

• Conduct and oversee user research activities to gain insights into player behaviors and preferences. 
• Use data-driven insights to inform design decisions and iterate on user interfaces for optimal player experiences. 

Design System Ownership: 

• Own and evolve the design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple games and platforms. 
• Establish and enforce design standards and guidelines to maintain a high level of quality in our games. 
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for user testing and feedback.