Product Designer Team Lead

Description Who are we? Workiz is the leading SaaS platform for field service teams, trusted by over 120,000 pros. We help real, hard-working people run and grow their businesses with an end-to-end solution that enables them to schedule jobs, dispatch, invoice, track performance, get paid in the field, and so much more—all in one place! We’re on a mission to revolutionize our industry by “automating everything but holding the wrench”, providing our users with smart, AI-powered tools that will replace time-consuming tasks, generate more revenue, and provide peace of mind, freeing our users to focus on building their small business into an empire. Who are you? You are a forward-thinking design leader who recognizes that the landscape of product design is rapidly evolving. You don’t just see the AI revolution as a trend; you view it as a mandate to reimagine the workflow between Design, Product, and R&D. Part innovator, part tinkerer, and part growth hacker, you stay at the forefront of design technology, constantly exploring new AI tools and methodologies to challenge the status quo and build something better. At your core, you are a top-notch UX/UI designer with an expert ability to craft clear, intuitive, and beautiful user experiences. You are passionate about accelerating our pace, leveraging AI to create efficiencies that streamline the way we work and build. While you have the leadership experience to manage and scale a team, you remain a builder at heart. You thrive in a hybrid role, balancing team leadership with the direct execution of key design initiatives as an individual contributor. To apply, we require candidates to have an up-to-date online portfolio showcasing their recent work. So, what will you be doing all day? Lead and manage a small, high-performing design team, overseeing their professional development and day-to-day alignment with our product vision. Partner across Design, Product, and R&D to transform how we work together, implementing modern, AI-augmented methodologies and automation to bridge the gap between concept and code Directly own and drive major design projects as an individual contributor, collaborating seamlessly with colleagues from different teams (product, design, development, QA, and BI) Apply a comprehensive understanding of a product's lifecycle, from research and prototyping to design and usability testing Contribute as a member of the design team and promote winning ideas and decisions Requirements Ideally, we’re looking for 7+ years of B2C/SMB/B2B experience in world-class products in the global market. Preferably US. Technical mindset and strong, hands-on experience leveraging AI tools to automate the design-to-R&D pipeline. At least 2 years of experience in team leadership and/or people management A strong portfolio that effectively showcases your skills (both web and mobile) A broad understanding of usability and user experience principles (Customer-centric design mindset) Expert-level mastery of design systems and optimizing them to streamline R&D implementation. Exceptional communication skills Enthusiasm for knowledge sharing and collaboration Fluent in English - verbal and written B.A. in Visual Communication, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction Design, or another relevant field, as well as illustration and animation skills, are both an advantage Why Join Workiz? Hiring process with us At Workiz, we aim to complete our hiring processes at lightning speed, keeping the time between when we receive your CV until you (hopefully) sign with us super short, communicative and transparent. Why You’ll Love Being a Workizer We’re located in the heart of Tel Aviv, just a short walk from Rothschild Boulevard. Our workweek is flexible and hybrid You’ll actually love the product you work with and the people too:) Excellent benefits Team players. Rockstars without the ego. Fast learners that work hard and get S*** done. There is no such thing as a bad idea 40% female 60% male ​​You can grow your career in any direction you choose Diversity isn’t just a buzzword We know how to have fun! Join our surf club, ping pong tournaments and other spontaneous activities. Oh, and we throw some killer parties We build our people up. Every team member is treated as a long-term investment and we recognize the value in always nurturing and training them so they can go above and beyond in their skills and job duties.