Head of Product Design, Gamedev (Israel)

About us

• Overwolf is the guild for in-game creators. We empower them to build, grow, and monetize in-game apps and mods. Built for creators by creators, Overwolf is uniting the in-game creator community
• Our mission is to make sure that creators have everything they need to make a living doing what they love: developing awesome gaming experiences, enjoyed by both gamers and game developers

About the Role

• We’re looking for a seasoned leader to join us in crafting legendary experiences for our family of products. By doing so, you’ll make Overwolf’s product design a key differentiator for both our business customers and gamers and help us lead the market
• The new Head of Product Design at Overwolf will lead all user experience, creative, and user research aspects within our product department
• Our products are our driving force, the main backbone of our business. At Overwolf, we understand that every pixel matters in an immersive gaming experience. Designing that experience is everything We’re looking for a legendary professional to join us and lead the way
• Location: Ramat Gan, Israel

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term design strategy in a highly data-driven environment
• Manage and shape everything product design -  from the overall experience to user research, visual design, analytics, brand implementation, etc. 
• Establish a world-class product design guild at Overwolf, and position it as a central player in the product development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the product department and across the company, including engineering and marketing, to create and drive strategic initiatives and long-term investments that impact the future direction of the products
• Oversee a large team of designers from different design disciplines and provide guidance and mentorship 
• Build a vision for the Design teams while guiding, directing, and supporting strategic projects
• Empower our designers to become the best they can be, retain top talents, and captivate others to join us
• Manage, grow and coach our creative professionals across a range of design disciplines, with a focus on the leadership’s ability to scale and deliver excellence in a sustainable way
• Create a collaborative design practice with clear objectives and ambitious goals

Requirements

• Skills and experience
• 8+ years of experience in Product Design with at least 4+ years of leadership experience with direct reports under your guidance and leadership, including hiring and developing senior managers, designers, and individual contributors
• A proven record of translating the ambitions of a mission-led company into a practical design and product strategy that delivers an exceptional customer experience and industry-leading product
• Experience managing large design teams, including a proven track record in coaching and developing senior design leaders
• Experience leading design projects from concept to delivery
• Experience reviewing design projects with a critical eye for user experience, typography, image making, and video design
• Proficiency in Adobe suite and Figma & experience working with design systems.
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and experience a growth-oriented environment
• Vast experience in user research best practices and product discovery in general
• Excellent English communication skills - written and verbal
• Bonus Points
• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Media Arts, visual communication, or similar
• Familiarity with gaming
• Academic background or mentoring experience
• Experience crafting solutions for content creators/gig-economy workers