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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 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.

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.