Product Design Lead at Connecteam

Connecteam, a Tel Aviv-based startup, is on a mission to revolutionize work for the 80% deskless workforce. Our all-in-one platform empowers over 44,000 businesses to manage their frontline teams with ease.

We are seeking a Product Design Lead to spearhead our design department and shape the future of our platform. This is a pivotal role, as you'll be the first to lead our design strategy at Connecteam. You will manage and mentor a team of designers, collaborating across all departments to drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver outstanding user experiences on both web and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of product designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Develop and implement design strategies that align with the company’s business goals and vision.
• Oversee the entire design lifecycle, from user research and ideation to final visual design and implementation.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and other key stakeholders to deliver cohesive and impactful product experiences.
• Drive the continuous improvement of design processes and introduce new methodologies to enhance creativity and efficiency.
• Maintain and evolve our design systems to ensure a consistent and seamless user experience across all platforms.
• Promote a design culture that values excellence, attention to detail, and user-centric thinking.
• Build and scale the design department, establishing processes and best practices to support long-term growth and success.

Requirements:

• Showcase your design portfolio.
• Proven experience in a SaaS or Product company—this is essential.
• At least 5 years of experience in product design, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing a team of at least 4 designers.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design work—required.
• Experience in designing complex B2C/SaaS systems on both mobile and web platforms.
• Expertise in the entire design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual & interaction design, and usability testing.
• Strong collaboration skills, with a history of working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team player with excellent communication skills, open to feedback, and a collaborative mindset.
• Mastery of Figma and proficiency in Adobe CC and other design tools.
• Experience with MacOS.

Bonus:

• Experience in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Proven track record of leading design innovation and process improvement.