Lead Product Designer
Posted: 2 days ago
Job Description
Job DescriptionVeikkaus is a gaming company for everyone, striving to be better in every aspect. Our passion is to drive better gaming so that our customers can enjoy every moment. Caring, teamwork, and courage are the values that guide everything we do. Responsibility is a core of our operations. Our goal is to be a respected and successful international money gaming group that continuously improves while always putting both customers and employees first. For a better game — and working life.Lead Product DesignerThe future of gaming in Finland is changing – and we’re recruiting. In 2027, the Finnish license market will open, bringing a new era for iGaming. At Veikkaus, we’re preparing for this transformation - and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us on this exciting journey.We’re strengthening our Betting and iCasino teams with true iGaming experts: people with international experience, a hunger for success, and a persistent drive to win. If you’re ready to help shape the future of responsible, competitive money gaming, now is the time to join us.We’re looking for a Lead Product Designer – Sports to join our Product Design team and lead the design of Veikkaus’ Sportsbook experience across digital channels. You’ll ensure high-quality, consistent design, create efficient user journeys, and evolve our design systems across platforms while mentoring and developing a team of Product Designers.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure quality and consistency of design outputs across the team. Influence design strategy, vision and priorities. Ensure efficient, user-friendly journeys across digital products. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Product Designers, fostering professional development and design excellence. Govern and evolve the design systems across multiple channels/platforms. Qualifications And ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s in Design, HCI, or related field. 7+ years proven experience in product or UX design, including mentorship experience. Strong skills in design systems, user-centred design and cross-functional collaboration for high-traffic sports betting platforms. Highly experienced in cross-platform sports betting products, including native iOS (Swift), native Android (Kotlin), mobile web, and desktop. Proven international track record in iGaming, especially sports betting. Experienced in working across digital channels, including mobile apps (iOS and Android), mobile web, and desktop.Advanced Figma skills.We OfferA workplace where the game evolves – and so do you. You’ll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success – in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create the space for it to thrive.Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on. The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together – and Veikkaus thrives because of its people.Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life – but isn’t all there is to it.Excellent employee benefits. You can read more about us and our benefits from here.It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs.The position is located at Veikkaus’ headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We work flexibly in a hybrid model. The position is permanent and full-time.Interested? Awesome! Please send your application with CV and salary request no later than 07.11.2025. We are excited to hear from you!For any inquiries about the position don't hesitate to contact Sanna Shibasaki-Rosenberg, Head of Design at sanna.shibasaki-rosenberg@veikkaus.fiA drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted on the selected candidate. About UsVeikkaus on jokaisen suomalaisten oma peliyhtiö, joka kehittää vastuullista ja viihdyttävää rahapelaamista. Tarjoamme merkityksellisiä tehtäviä, kasvun mahdollisuuksia ja työyhteisön, jossa välittäminen, yhdessä tekeminen ja rohkeus näkyvät arjessa. Haluamme, että jokainen voi kehittyä, onnistua ja olla oma itsensä – samalla kun rakennamme menestystä yhdessä.Paremman pelin puolesta – ja työelämän.
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