Paradise Media is a fast-growing performance marketing company behind some of the most successful affiliate and iGaming brands in the world. We run a global network of high-authority sites across casino, sports, and entertainment built on data, experimentation, and top-tier SEO.
We’re a private company with strong capital reserves and no outside investors, making us a stable, independent, and fast-moving place to grow your career. You’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership team, have a real voice in strategy, and see your ideas go live fast.
We’re scaling quickly to become one of the largest privately-owned companies in iGaming. A team where smart, driven people can have a massive impact and build something enduring.
About the role
- The Head of Design serves as the global leader for the company’s creative function, responsible for defining and implementing the design strategy that supports all affiliate-marketing initiatives and business objectives. This role focuses on the long-term evolution of creative capabilities across markets, establishing frameworks, standards, and systems that enable distributed design teams to deliver high-performing visual work. This role partners closely with Leadership and cross-department stakeholders in Marketing, Product, and Data & BI to align creative direction with measurable performance goals. This role ensures that design contributes to business growth through innovation, operational scalability, and data-driven creative excellence.
This role can be based in Malta (hybrid) or remote within other European countries.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic evolution of the company’s creative function, defining its long-term vision, priorities, and contribution to organizational performance.
- Develop and implement the frameworks, standards, and systems that enable design teams to deliver efficient, high-quality creative work.
- Establish global creative benchmarks and methodologies that guide design excellence.
- Collaborate with Content, Product, and Data & BI leadership to translate business insights into creative strategies that enhance acquisition and engagement.
- Build the design department’s operating model, resource planning, technology stack, and process governance, to support scalable growth.
- Drive innovation and capability development, identifying new tools, workflows, and training needs that improve the effectiveness of distributed design teams.
- Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to design leads and managers.
- Champion cross-department collaboration, ensuring creative work aligns with measurable outcomes and company priorities.
- Monitor creative performance at a strategic level (quality metrics, delivery efficiency, impact on business goals) and recommend adjustments to structure or systems as needed.
- Oversee budget planning and resource allocation at a departmental level, ensuring investment aligns with strategic priorities rather than individual project budgets.
- Represent the design function in the leadership team, advocating for innovation, operational scalability, and continuous improvement.
- Perform additional strategic duties or additional roles as assigned by the company.
Requirements:
Experience & Background
- 8+ years of experience in design leadership, preferably within iGaming, fintech, or digital media organizations.
- Proven success leading multidisciplinary design teams in fast-paced, data-driven environments.
- Experience in building design systems, brand frameworks, and performance marketing creatives at scale.
- Knowledge of Swedish/Danish/Norwegian language would be an asset.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI-based design tools (e.g., Midjourney, Sora, Runway, or Adobe Firefly).
- Familiarity with A/B testing tools, performance-tracking dashboards, and data visualization platforms.
- Understanding of front-end design considerations (UX/UI principles, responsive layouts, accessibility standards).
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS fundamentals and collaboration tools like ClickUp, Asana, Miro, or Monday.com.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Exceptional ability to lead through influence, providing mentorship and direction to design leads and cross-functional partners.
- Skilled at translating complex business insights into actionable creative strategies.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the capacity to collaborate effectively across marketing, product, and data teams.
Mindset & Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with an analytical approach to creative decision-making.
- Adaptable, forward-looking, and comfortable working across multiple markets and time zones.
- Committed to innovation, continuous learning, and maintaining a high standard of creative excellence.
Our Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Top Skills
What We Do
Some companies merely exist in the digital space.
We create impactful digital marketing campaigns that empower consumers to make informed choices on the products that shape their lives. At the same time, we help developing companies reach their target audiences in a cost-effective manner, allowing them to grow as quickly as possible.
By staying on top of emerging trends in the industry, we ensure that your content always has the maximum impact, for both your business and your customers.
