Head of Product Design - Manager role
We're seeking an inspiring Head of Product Design - Sports to lead our forward-thinking design team at Super. This strategic role combines vision, hands-on creativity, and leadership to shape the end-to-end customer experience across our sports betting platforms. You will translate company goals and customer needs into compelling design strategies that differentiate our products, foster user engagement, and extend our market reach.
What the role involves
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Own the design strategy and roadmap for sports betting products, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals
Translate insights into innovative solutions that enhance user engagement and differentiate our products in a competitive market
Design Execution & Innovation
Lead the creation of intuitive interfaces, innovative features, and seamless user journeys, employing design thinking and iterative testing
Partner with product teams to implement solutions that simplify betting, personalise user experiences, and support acquisition and retention goals
Stay hands-on and involved — sketching wireframes, developing prototypes, and reviewing high-fidelity designs to ensure quality and innovation at every stage
Team Management & Development
Build, mentor, and motivate a high-calibre design team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence
Encourage collaboration, diversity of thought, and professional growth among team members
Design Quality & User Engagement
Establish and uphold best practices, standards, and principles for all design outputs
Use analytics, user research, and direct feedback to refine interfaces, elevate usability, and improve key metrics like retention and satisfaction
Track industry trends and integrate emerging methodologies to keep our offerings innovative and relevant
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Research teams, challenging assumptions and advocating for user-centric solutions
Promote integrated workflows, ensuring seamless execution from concept to delivery
Incorporate Data & Personalisation
Lead initiatives that embed AI, machine learning, and data-driven insights into the design process, creating highly personalised betting experiences
Drive ecosystem thinking by considering behaviours across sports, gaming, and social interactions, guiding broader user journey conversations
What we are looking for
Leadership experience: 12+ years of proven success managing and developing product design teams, particularly in regulated or complex environments such as sports betting, gaming, and/or other sectors such as entertainment or e-commerce
Mastery of design craft: Demonstrable portfolio showcasing UX, UI, interaction, and visual design impact, along with tangible results that improved user engagement and business metrics
Strategic and tactical agility: Ability to think big-picture while managing daily deliverables, balancing long-term innovation with immediate product needs
Exceptional communication skills: Ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders, articulate design decisions clearly, and foster collaborative relationships across teams and regions
Hands-on expertise: Deep familiarity with modern tools like Figma, FullStory, Marvin, and User Testing, including working with design systems, accessibility principles, user research, and inclusive design practices
Global perspective: Experience designing for diverse markets, understanding regional behaviours, and regulatory landscapes
Data-driven approach: Comfort navigating analytics platforms, leveraging insights to inform design strategies, and continuously optimising user experiences
Industry knowledge: Familiarity with sports betting features, regulations, and user behaviours, enabling the creation of compliant yet engaging experiences
What we offer
Medical / Health Insurance
Open Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Training & Learning Development
Additional benefits vary by country and will be shared during the hiring process.