Designer

Veikkaus creates joy through games and protects it. We want to make sure that gambling in Finland is kept on the joyful side. All our actions are guided by sustainability. We want to be a trailblazer in the gaming industry, and a trendsetter of a responsible player experience. Wellbeing is our passion. It is important that our employees enjoy coming to work every day. We offer versatile and extensive employee benefits. With us, you get to do work that makes a difference, in a spirited work community that is constantly developing. Let’s work together – to keep gambling on the joyful side.

Designer

Would you like to play a central role in building digital services for Veikkaus’ digital channels? We are seeking a growing UI/UX talent to craft entertaining and customer-focused digital experiences and the look and feel of our Betting & iCasino services. Together with our UX and Service design, marketing, and development teams, you will define what visual interfaces and user experience of our digital channels will be in the future. The position is permanent and full-time. 

As a designer, you will follow trends and be interested in how our services feel – not just how they work. You will execute our strategy which focuses strongly on our digital channel, international business, and the future of digital games. Your winning attitude and positive view of a changing world are the foundation of your and our success.

In your role, you are also eager to validate your designs and learn from the experiments we do on our services. Everything we do has a significant impact – small changes can have a big impact, and significant changes can change the whole industry worldwide.

You don't have to do this alone, though. Our team meets hundreds of end-users each year, ensuring that we understand their motivations, what they are looking for in our services, and where we can improve. We also use data and validate our designs through controlled experiments with our data and analytics unit.

This role will require a passionate designer who is willing to collaborate, learn, and make an impact on the daily gaming experience of our customers and the whole industry. In addition, strong communication skills ensure that you can support our design transformation and help our colleagues understand the value we are creating. Equally important is your enthusiastic attitude to work together with our skilled developers and will to ensure the high quality of our services.

What we offer:

• A versatile design position, where you design, learn, and see the results of your work in the biggest online store for consumers in Finland
• Culture and organization that support your work
• Opportunities to develop your skills
• Good fringe benefits and a friendly working environment
• Capable and enthusiastic community around you

What we expect from you: 

•  A few years of UI/UX working experience and a suitable degree
• Track record of creating production level user interfaces and visuals for digital services or products
• Strong communication skills and ability to share knowledge and design vision for the team
• Experience in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite or similar

With us, you'll have the chance to grow professionally. The meaningfulness of work, development at work and the balance between work life and free time are very important things to us. According to our research, these are also things that Veikkaus' people value in their employer. We strongly invest in a good working day experience so that we feel comfortable coming to work every day. Do you want to join us and be part of developing us even better? You can read more about us, our benefits, and our work culture here.

The role is based in Helsinki, Pohjois-Haaga, at the headquarters of Veikkaus. Partial remote working (hybrid model) is also possible.

Please note that the job requires a valid residence permit from all non-EU citizens. 

Could this be the next step in your career? Please send your application with portfolio and salary request included no later than 23.10.2024. 

For any inquiries about the position please contact Sanna Shibasaki-Rosenberg, Service Design Manager, via email: sanna.shibasaki-rosenberg@veikkaus.fi. 

Veikkaus as a company will perform a drug test (According to the Act on Security Clearance (726/2014)) to the person selected for the position.