Product Designer, Game Development Tools & UX

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.

Product Designer, Game Development Tools & UX

Veikkaus TECH department is searching a Product Designer (Game Development Tools & UX) for permanent and full-time employment.

Join our team of 23 skilled professionals! We build comprehensive casino game development solutions, including in-house frontend rendering libraries, release pipelines and various tools to improve game development processes. Important aspect of the work is productization and product centric approach; creating and maintaining high-quality products that meet customer needs and preferences. Our team also works closely with Veikkaus’ subsidiary Fennica Gaming to bring our games to international audiences. 

“The best aspect so far has been how relaxed, comfortable and receptive the work community in the GDTU team has been.” – Alexander, Developer

We are now looking for a Product Designer to join our agile design and development team. As a part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing solutions (UX and UI development work for our online casino games and slot machines, among other areas), guidelines, and continuous improvement of best practices related to our current and future gaming products and services. Your role, product team and work assignments will be shaped according to your strengths and interests.

Main responsibilities include:

• Lead the design process for new and existing cloud-based SaaS products 
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and insights to refine the product design
• Analyze customer feedback, user data, and market trends to identify pain points and opportunities for enhancing the product experience
• create intuitive, user-friendly, and visually compelling interfaces that align with the product's vision and business goals
• Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design ideas and user flows to stakeholders
• Validate design choices and measure the effectiveness of design solutions using appropriate methods

The real-money gaming landscape is changing rapidly, this is an exceptional opportunity to bring your full potential to the table.

We expect from you:

• Strong portfolio and 5+ years of experience in product centric design with digital products
• Understanding of agile methodologies and philosophy
• Good documentation skills and natural ability to communicate with users in order to find the best possible user experience
• Interest and ability to conduct different types of user studies (questionnaires, observations, qualitative research etc.)
• Strong knowledge of design systems and applications (we use Figma as a design software)
• Experience in light UI-prototyping
• Good visualization skills (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator or similar)
• An appropriate degree (BA/MA or similar polytechnic degree) or otherwise acquired appropriate competence

Considered as a plus:

• Experience from gaming industry or developing digital products in B2C environment
• UI Animation skills (2D/3D)
• Ability to implement your designs with CSS

With us, you'll have the chance to grow professionally. We offer the benefits of a large organization combined with the flexibility and close-knit environment of a smaller studio. You'll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and amazing co-workers in self-driven teams. We actively encourage you to expand your skillset based on your interests and talents. Additionally, we are committed to being a responsible employer, providing meaningful work, competitive benefits, and supporting a healthy work-life balance. You can read more about us and our benefits here.

Your workplace will be at Veikkaus' head office in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki.  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 CV and portfolio included. We are waiting to hear from you as soon as possible, but latest on 6.10.2024. Candidates will be interviewed already during the application period. 

For any inquiries about the position please contact Mikko Laakso via email: mikko.laakso@veikkaus.fi

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