Overview
At Rome2Rio and Omio we are launching a premium advertising business that connects our global audience with the world’s top travel and tourism brands.
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end design for advertising and monetisation products, crafting elegant user‑centered ad experiences across mobile and web.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in Berlin and Melbourne to ensure advertising integrates seamlessly into the Rome2Rio experience.
- Translate business and revenue goals into intuitive, visually refined design systems and ad placements.
- Develop consistent ad design frameworks from sponsored listings and native placements to branded content formats.
- Partner with Data Research and Product to evaluate ad performance and user impact, iterating based on insight.
- Balance user experience and monetisation, ensuring all ad experiences are meaningful, contextual, and trustworthy.
- Co‑own and extend the Rome2Rio & Omio design system with ad‑specific components and visual standards.
- Lead concept sprints and workshops that explore new advertising formats and user journeys.
- Advocate for accessibility, usability, and high‑quality design craftsmanship across the advertising initiative.
What You’ll Bring
- 58 years of experience in product design with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful user‑centered digital products.
- Proven track record designing adtech or monetisation experiences, ideally on the publisher side.
- Deep understanding of how advertising interacts with content and user flow in consumer‑facing products.
- Strong command of interaction design, UI systems, and visual composition (typography, layout, spacing, hierarchy).
- Proficiency in Figma and responsive design for both mobile and desktop environments.
- Skilled at navigating ambiguity and defining design direction in fast‑evolving product spaces.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work fluidly across teams and time zones (Berlin/Melbourne).
- Ability to connect user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility with clarity and craft.
Life at Rome2Rio
- Build & Shape: This isn’t a hand‑me‑down sales playbook—you’ll help create it from the ground up.
- Culture‑First: We’re a small team with big ambition and we genuinely care about how we work together.
- Career Growth: Work closely with leadership, influence strategy, and take on high‑impact responsibilities from day one.
- Flexibility & Trust: We’re remote‑first, results‑focused, and offer real autonomy in how and where you work.
- Explore Fund: Travel perks to help you experience the journeys you help others plan.
Employment Type: Full‑time
Want to join us? Apply below in English; we’re excited to meet you.