UX & Design Manager

Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a market leader in the gambling and financial trading industries with 7700 employees across 19 countries. Playtech delivers business intelligence-driven gaming software, services, content, and platform technology, making it a leader in the industry.

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Join Our Team – Where Fun Meets Innovation!

At Playtech, we deliver joy, excitement, and connection to players worldwide through our cutting-edge platform, featuring iGame products and interactive community experiences like real-time chat. We’re looking for passionate innovators who thrive on delivering top-quality gaming experiences.

Ready to shape the future of online gaming?

Are you a collaborative UX & Design leader passionate about mentoring teams, shaping strategy, and creating seamless user experiences? We’re looking for a UX & Design Manager to inspire, optimise processes, and drive outcomes.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will…

• Set a clear UX vision and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with product, engineering, and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Coach and develop a high-performing UX team.
• Improve UX processes and ways of working.
• Ensure hiring and team growth align with business needs.
• Align UX strategy with business and product goals.
• Leverage user research, usability testing, and data insights to shape and improve user experiences.
• Ensure UX consistency and best practices across all products.
• Balance speed and quality in design delivery.
• Track UX success through feedback and data.

Qualifications

Components for success. You…

• Demonstrate experience leading UX teams, coaching, and mentoring designers.
• Utilise strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Maintain a supportive and positive attitude, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of UX principles, research, and usability.
• Are proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other design tools.
• Apply experience using data and user insights to drive design decisions
• Optimise and continuously improve design workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring visually polished designs.
• Have the ability to prioritise and balance multiple projects, delivering high-impact results.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to align UX with development needs.
• Possess a deep understanding of software development processes and seamless integration of design assets.

You’ll get extra points for…

• Experience in gaming.
• Understanding of front-end technologies and accessibility.
• A degree in design or a relevant field (preferred but not required).

Thrive in a culture that values…

• Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace
• Global scope and inclusive working environment
• Constant learning and development opportunities
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being
• Fun and engaging company events

Additional Information

How We Measure Success?

• Engagement & Collaboration: Strong feedback from team and stakeholders.
• User Impact: Measurable UX improvements from research and testing.
• Quality & Delivery: Designs meet high standards and deadlines.
• Growth & Development: Clear career paths and continuous learning.
• Leadership & Support: A motivated, well-guided design team.

THINK YOU’D BE A GREAT FIT?

At Playtech, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create the best experiences. We welcome people from all backgrounds—what matters most is your passion and potential.

You don’t need to tick every box—if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV and portfolio

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.