Senior Product Designer, Sportsbook
๐ Job Overview
Job Title: Senior Product Designer, Sportsbook
Company: Kaizen Gaming
Location: Sliema, Malta
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Product Design / UX/UI
Date Posted: 2026-06-26
Experience Level: 5-10 Years
Remote Status: Hybrid
๐ Role Summary
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Drive the evolution and maintenance of a comprehensive design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all digital products.
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Lead the end-to-end product design process for web and mobile applications, from initial ideation and user research to high-fidelity prototyping and final delivery.
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Foster strong collaborative relationships with Product Owners, Developers, Researchers, and Commercial Stakeholders to translate business needs into exceptional user experiences.
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Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the design team through participation in design chapters, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities.
๐ Enhancement Note: While the role is titled "Product Designer," the emphasis on "design systems," "component architecture," and "collaboration with front-end engineers" strongly suggests a specialization within UX/UI design focused on creating scalable design foundations and ensuring seamless implementation. This role is critical for GTM strategy by ensuring a consistent and high-quality user experience across all touchpoints, directly impacting user acquisition, retention, and overall customer satisfaction within the competitive online gaming market.
๐ Primary Responsibilities
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Lead the research, conceptualization, and execution of user-centered design solutions for web and mobile platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
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Architect, build, and maintain robust and reusable design components within the company's design system, ensuring product consistency and facilitating efficient development workflows.
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Conduct user research and usability testing, leveraging feedback to iterate on designs and validate design decisions, thereby improving the overall user experience.
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Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Engineers to define project scope, technical feasibility, and design implementation details, ensuring a smooth transition from design to development.
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Prepare detailed design specifications, annotations, and prototypes to clearly communicate design intent and ensure accurate implementation by the development team.
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Proactively identify opportunities for design improvements and contribute innovative ideas that challenge the ordinary and enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
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Actively participate in weekly design chapter meetings to share insights, receive
Application Requirements
Requires at least 5 years of experience in web and mobile design with professional proficiency in industry-standard tools like Figma. Experience in building design systems is essential, while knowledge of sports betting or Fin-Tech is a plus.