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.