Lead Product Designer

Are you a visionary ready to make an impact? Join our dynamic team at Smartly as a Lead Product Designer and drive innovation in digital advertising!

Responsibilities

Shape the direction of our product experience by identifying high-impact opportunities, clarifying complex problem spaces, and translating ambiguity into actionable product direction; Design products and features that meet the customer needs and are intuitive to discover and easy to learn, delivering early value to customers; Interact directly with our customers on discovery, validation and testing; Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, other Designers, Researchers and leadership to align teams around shared outcomes, product vision, and the product experience; Deliver a great, end-to-end user experience for all customers; Mentor and coach junior designers, helping them grow and thrive in their roles

Requirements

A minimum of 8+ years of experience in product design, ready to take on a leading role with an opportunity to grow further; Confidence in leading the design process end-to-end, from identifying product opportunities to prototyping, delivering high-fidelity designs, and collaborating closely with engineers to implement solutions; Passion for the entire product discovery process, including UX research, customer interviews, and close collaboration with product managers and leadership to define the product's future; Energetic and team-spirited, with a big appetite for growth and empowerment; Ability and willingness to work from our Helsinki office at least three days per week

Nice to have

Experience in Marketing Tech or AdTech domains is considered beneficial; Previous experience in front-end development or vibe coding is beneficial

Benefits

Leadership Opportunities: high impact on product and mentoring other designers with growth in cross-functional leadership; Inclusive Culture: diverse team built on trust, transparency, and open feedback; Global Impact: opportunity to work with advanced online marketers and directly influence customers and business growth; Wellbeing Focus: generous healthcare packages, mental health services, paid holidays, and family leave; Total Rewards: equity options, performance-based rewards, competitive compensation, and career development opportunities; Hybrid Workplace: hybrid work model with option to work abroad for up to 30 days