HERO Software GmbH is looking for a Team Lead Product Design to lead and develop our Product Design team for our B2B SaaS product serving craft businesses. You will be instrumental in elevating UX/UI quality, driving strategic design operations, and ensuring the effective use of AI and automation, all while contributing hands-on to design and research work.
What You'll Do
- Lead and continuously develop a team of approximately 5 Product Designers and UX Researchers, enabling their professional and personal growth.
- Champion and drive Design and Product Excellence by establishing clear principles and quality standards.
- Strengthen Design Ops & Collaboration by scaling processes, tools, and rituals; further develop the Design System and AI/Automation workflows.
- Ensure Research is used strategically and systematically to strengthen Discovery and Product Strategy.
- Lead by example, stepping into hands-on design or research work when needed.
What We're Looking For
- Several years of experience as a Product Designer in digital products, ideally in B2B or SaaS, with a portfolio demonstrating craft quality.
- Experience simultaneously leading more than 3 designers and UX researchers.
- Experience with Design Ops, Design Systems, scalable processes, tools, and collaboration, as well as experience using AI and automation.
- Deep understanding of Product Discovery, working in a Product Trio, and collaborating with agile development teams.
- Fluent German and English language skills (C1 level) for working with users, team, and stakeholders.
- Clarity in presentation and argumentation, able to make decisions transparent and your team visible.
Team & Environment
You will lead an interdisciplinary team of approximately 5 people (Product Designers and UX Researchers) and report directly to the Head of Product Design.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible working hours and mobile work, supported by a subsidized Deutschlandticket (29€).
- 30 vacation days (including Dec 24 & 31) plus additional days off for life events.
- One Volunteering Day for a social project.
- Fitness benefits via Jobrad, Hansefit, or EGYM Wellpass.
- Full access to mental health partner Bloom.
- Additional company health insurance from Allianz.
- Monthly professional shoulder and neck massage at the Hanover office.
- Annual training budget of 800€ for courses, books, or coaching.
- Regular feedback and development talks and a clear HERO career plan.
- Summer and Christmas parties, regular team events, and annual co-workations within the EU.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work model.
We explicitly encourage non-binary and trans* people to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
