Lead Product Designer

The Role

As the Lead Product Designer, you will be at the forefront of our digital design initiatives, responsible for crafting visually compelling and experientially rich digital products. This is a senior role where you will not only execute top-tier designs but also lead and inspire a growing team of designers. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Design, Heads of Product, and Executive team to set the strategic direction for our products, ensuring every touchpoint delivers a seamless, engaging user experience.

This is an opportunity for you to work on some of the most exciting products in web3 and elevate the brand through your creative vision and impactful design solutions. Your leadership will be instrumental in building a design culture that prioritises innovation, user-centricity, and excellence.

In the first 6 months you will

• First mover: You will have a pivotal role in establishing a world-class design studio from the ground up.

• Product Design Leadership: Lead the design of digital products, interfaces, apps, and games, ensuring they are visually stunning, user-friendly, and aligned with the overall creative vision. Oversee the design process from initial concept to final execution.

• User Experience (UX) Strategy: Develop and implement UX strategies that prioritise user needs and behaviours, creating intuitive, engaging, and delightful digital experiences that incorporate customer feedback, user research, data, design trends from industry leaders, and technical constraints.

• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Design and Product Heads to translate creative concepts into functional digital products. Provide design direction and insights that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

• UI/UX Design: Design and refine user interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient, ensuring a seamless user journey across all digital products.

• Prototyping and Testing: Create prototypes and conduct user testing to validate design concepts and iterate based on feedback. Use data-driven insights to optimise designs for better performance and user satisfaction.

• Design Systems: Develop and maintain design systems that ensure consistency across all digital products, enabling scalable and efficient design processes.

• Leadership and Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of product designers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and continuous learning.

• Innovation and Trendsetting: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating the latest design innovations into our products. Challenge the status quo and inspire the team to think outside the box.

• Collaboration with Developers: Work closely with development teams to ensure that design concepts are fully realised in the final product. Bridge the gap between design and development to deliver pixel-perfect results.

• Work on some of the most exciting products in web3, from applications, interactive storytelling products, wallet technology and more.

• Contribute to strategic decisions around the future of Superduper products.

• Balance the speed, quality, and consistency of design with thoughtful consideration to design versioning to deliver user value with every build.

• Have option to work in the studio in Notting Hill, London with our Director of Design.

Must haves 

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in product design, with a strong focus on digital products, interfaces, apps, and games. Previous experience in a senior or lead design role is highly preferred.

• Technical Expertise: Expert proficiency in Figma, research tooling, and strong understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices.

• Creative Vision: A deep passion for creating beautiful, functional, and innovative digital experiences. Ability to translate complex ideas into simple, elegant design solutions.

• User-Centric Mindset: A strong advocate for the user, with the ability to balance user needs with business objectives to create effective, engaging products.

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring every design element is thoughtfully considered and meticulously crafted.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality and creativity.

• Versatility: Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing a wide range of projects with varying deadlines.

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital products, interfaces, apps, and game designs, highlighting both visual design and UX/UI expertise.

• Web3/blockchain/digital collectibles experience is not a requirement, but is nice to have.

• Seamless Track Record: Crafting customer journeys using design thinking and agile, iterative product development processes.

• Experience deconstructing complex design challenges and transforming them into simple, intuitive solutions, both directly and through a team.

• Gaming experience is a major plus.

What kind of person succeeds in this role? 

• You are a hunter, you believe that anything can be achieved through tenacity and persistence. 

• You are highly process and detail oriented, able to take both a 10,000 ft view and micro view at the same time, balancing quality and growth.

• You have experience and thrive in a start-up environment. Taking on an ambiguous concept, problem or product.

• You know how to build strong working relationships with internal & external stakeholders, building trust and confidence in your ability and processes of program delivery. 

• You thrive in an intense, high pressure environment, working across multiple brands, programs and often countries to successfully deliver. 

• Believes speed is a competitive advantage and strives to drive urgency across the org.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio that showcases your best work in digital product design, with a focus on interfaces, apps, and games. We’re eager to see how your creativity and leadership can help us create the next generation of digital experiences.

Superduper is a leading web3 entertainment company that develops rich IP, as well as games and other media around for each IP. Superduper also develops a web3 publishing and rewards platform called Portal.

Portal's proprietary technology facilitates interoperability of onchain virtual goods and economies, unifying the web3 gaming ecosystem that has been fragmenting through the expanding range of blockchains, wallets, marketplaces, and other parts of the web3 stack.