Product Design Lead

Product Design Lead
What's in it for you?
We are looking for a talented and passionate  Product Design Lead with a focus on UI to join our creative studio and help shape the next chapter of KICK.

In this role, you’ll lead a small team of designers, support their growth, and ensure our design work is thoughtful and polished. You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and others to create clear, user-friendly designs that meet business objectives and delight our users.

If you are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for design and leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Your role with us:
We’re looking for a talented and passionate Product Design Lead to join our creative studio! In this role, you’ll help shape the user experience for KICK — and lead a small team of designers, supporting their growth and delivering top-notch design work.

You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and other teams to create user-centered designs that not only meet our business goals but also delight our users every step of the way

Who are we?

Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne, Australia, KICK is built by gamers, for gamers. Our platform may be new, but we're already making waves by partnering with some of the biggest names in streaming!

We’re not just another live streaming platform though - we’re a community of gamers, creators, and fans who are passionate about building something incredible together, and we’re already seeing the results of our hard work: Our platform is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing forces in the industry. Fast forward to today, we have more than 50 million users and recently celebrated 1 billion watch hours, and we are just getting started.

Our founders have spent the last two decades playing video games together and fueled by their extensive knowledge, experience, and deep love for tech, they have turned their passion into a number of thriving entertainment and gaming brands. This passion for gaming, has led to KICK being recognised as an industry disruptor and the ones to watch, making us the ultimate destination for gamers and creators alike.
Kickstart your career and apply today!

What you will do:

• Mentor and nurture junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture by providing constructive feedback, conducting regular design reviews, and supporting the professional growth of the broader team.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, understand user needs, and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Lead the design process from concept to final delivery, ensuring a high standard of quality and consistency.
• Present design ideas and concepts to stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale behind design decisions. Demonstrate a solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods to be able to conduct user testing and validate hypotheses.
• Facilitate design workshops, brainstorming sessions, and ideation sessions to align with stakeholders.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design ideas and solutions.
• Help maintain design systems, style guides, and design patterns to ensure consistency across all products and platforms.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and accessibility standards in all design outputs. 

What you will bring:

• 6–10 years of experience in product design, with demonstrated impact in both execution and leadership
• Proven experience leading small teams, ideally within fast-paced or cross-functional environments
• A strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design, product thinking, and end-to-end problem solving across devises 
• Experience with design systems, prototyping, and working within established brand and product frameworks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence product direction and advocate for design, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and rationale
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements

Desirable qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Experience leading and mentoring design teams, with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Some of the perks of working with us:

Office Perks & Environment

• In-house baristas serving free coffee, tea, fresh juices, and smoothies
• Daily catered breakfast and regular company-wide events
• Snack walls and drink fridges on every floor
• Fun /modern office spaces with pool tables, table tennis, gaming consoles, and an F1 simulator

Wellbeing & Personal Development

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• 9,000+ courses on our Learning & Development platform
• One paid volunteer day per year
• Weekly Wednesday massages by professional masseuses

Team Connection & Rewards

• Team budgets for lunches and activities to celebrate achievements
• Social sports teams and participation in Corporate Games
• Easygo branded swag
• Birthday and work anniversary gift vouchers, plus a chance to win prizes 

Events & Experiences

• Company-wide talks with key partners such as Everton FC and Team Sauber in Formula 1
• Office visits from big-name streamers
• Meet Ambassadors like Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya
• Ballots for exclusive tickets to events like Formula 1, UFC, and more sporting and music events

We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experiences, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. 

We’re a global team of dreamers, creators, and game-changers from every walk of life, united by a passion for entertainment that inspires the world.

We believe that the best ideas come from different perspectives, so we actively welcome and champion talent from all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and experiences. Whether you're just starting out or bringing decades of experience, your unique voice matters here.