[Hiring] Lead Product Designer @Rillet

Rillet; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rillet, a next-gen accounting platform startup, is seeking a Lead Product Designer. This role involves shaping product strategy and user experience in a remote-first environment. Applicants should have significant experience in leading design teams in a B2B SaaS context and be proactive in driving design principles.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-first culture

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Team offsites and gatherings

Equity ownership

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading design teams in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Experience working on end-to-end design projects from research to implementation.
• Proven experience with complex design problems.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the full design process from user research to UI design.
• Work closely with product and engineering to define goals and vision.
• Lead a team of product designers, mentoring and onboarding new members.

Skills

UI Design

User Research

Collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Jul 06, 2025 - Rillet is hiring a remote Lead Product Designer. Location: USA.

At Rillet, we’re changing the way high-growth companies make financial decisions. Our goal is to make zero day close a reality. No more reporting 10 days after quarter end, report day ZERO. Rillet is a next-gen accounting platform purpose built to automate end-to-end accounting workflows. In practical terms, information from CRM, billing, AP, payroll, etc. is synced instantaneously with Rillet, and 93% of journal entries are booked without human intervention. CEO, CFO, and finance teams can finally focus on making impactful financial decisions, while leaving Rillet run the numbers.

Rillet’s an early stage startup with a big vision. We raised $38.5m from Sequoia, First Round Capital, Creandum and Susa Ventures. We're looking for people with passion and grit who strive for excellence.

We are looking for a Lead Product Designer to shape the vision, product strategy and user experience of Rillet. You’ll be working closely with the product and engineering leadership to build an accounting & finance software that will be industry defining. The role is remote first with opportunities to travel for team events.

Responsibilities:

Define and drive the full design process from user research, product flows, and wire-framing to UI design.

Work closely with product and engineering to define both the short-term tactical goals and long-term product vision and roadmap.

Establish design principles and set the direction for Rillet’s design system.

Lead User Research initiatives.

Understand the array of user goals, business requirements and technical constraints that shape our product.

Pull inspiration from various sources to invent new interaction paradigms in finance & accounting.

Lead a team of product designers, acting as a mentor and coach to ensure their success.

Recruit and onboard new product designers.

Be hands-on and contribute directly to Rillet’s UX/UI design.

Requirements:

5+ years experience leading design teams in product-driven B2B SaaS environment.

5+ years experience working on end-to-end design projects, from research to implementation.

Proven experience working with complex design problems and systems.

Demonstrated experience with all stages of the design process, from discovery to delivery.

Ability to understand and visualize complex systems, from financial concepts to design system components.

You challenge the status quo and bring in inspiration from various sources.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with internal cross-functional teams and customers.

Employee Offerings & Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Remote-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and high performance.

Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.

Team offsites and gatherings in New York, San Francisco, and international locations.

Equity ownership in a fast-growing early-stage startup.