CapsLock

Remote | Full-time | EU based



CapsLock is a fast-growing marketing tech company partnering with top-tier North American businesses. 

We bring ideas to life with performance-driven landing pages, standout marketing materials, and creative campaigns that cut through the noise. 

Now, we're looking for a Design Team Lead with a background in web and marketing design and strong leadership experience. 

You will work closely with our Design Director and one more Team Leader and will be on a mission to build a design team that leads with creativity, clarity, and results.

What you’ll do

• Manage and scale a high-performing design team, leading all core processes including recruitment, onboarding, planning, execution, and performance management.
• Plan and manage team resources effectively and drive team alignment through strategic leadership.
• Manage production of marketing collateral: interactive landing pages, promotional materials, sales decks, business cards, employer branding assets and many more
• Review visual quality, ensure consistency across all design outputs and uphold design quality at scale
• Own and evolve the creative direction and design strategies across marketing and web initiatives - analyze performance of visual materials and experiment with formats
• Develop and maintain design documentation and style guides
• Identify areas for design improvement and ensure timely updates
• Foster collaboration with business unit and marketing department representatives, ensuring creative decisions are driven by performance and data.

• Stay current with design trends, nalyze performance of visual materials and experiment with formats.

   

Skills & Background, that would be perfect for us

• 5+ years in web and marketing design - you've built websites/ landing pages and marketing assets that convert
• 2+ years of design leadership experience in companies with developed structure (not only start-ups or boutique agencies)
• Experience working cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams.
• Ability to build, improve, and scale design processes.
• Confident knowledge of Figma, Adobe Creative tools and willing to incorporate AI-driven tools and creative automation 
• Comfortable working and building the team remotely 
• A portfolio that reflects solid knowledge of design principles, strong aesthetic taste, modern UX and UI thinking - you can share both your designs and designs created under your supervision

Bonus points for

• Experience with animations, motion, or micro-interactions
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS
• Experience with version control systems for design assets

What will NOT work for us

• No UX knowledge
• No experience of building websites/landing pages
• Leading experience only as a freelancer/founder
• No willingness to develop farther in a marketing-focused company

What we offer:

• Remote Work - we offer a truly and fully remote environment. You choose where you are the most productive and comfortable to have an impact.
• Paid vacations - generous paid vacation policy to ensure you have time to recharge
• Unlimited Sick Days - we understand that being only human means getting sick or feeling under the weather from time to time, so we guarantee you time off as long as you need to recover and get back on your feet.
• Ongoing Learning - people at CapsLock are deeply inquisitive and eager to learn new knowledge and skills, that's why we support and create learning opportunities like the Free Books program, workshops, conferences, and more.
• Home Office - we will cover the equipment and furniture expenses to make sure you have the best work-from-home experience.
• Physical Well–Being - We will cover costs of your medical insurance. Additionally we offer an allowance for a flexible fitness program.
• Fun Stuff - there is never a shortage of fun stuff

Please note, that we can only consider candidates with an up-to-date portfolio that shows recent work in web and marketing design

Ready to lead a team and make your mark on bold, beautiful digital experiences? Apply now — we’d love to talk!

CapsLock is a dynamic, global IT marketing company that pioneers unique, scalable customer acquisition solutions for B2C clients. We combine deep expertise in IT, design, and data analytics, enabling us to tackle the most complex sales challenges across a wide range of industries—primarily for large North American partners. By seamlessly integrating digital marketing services, AI-based predictive analytics and IT solutions, and sales consulting, we deliver powerful, data-informed customer acquisition solutions.

At CapsLock, people, technology, and forward-thinking innovation lie at the heart of everything we do. Our core values—client orientation, power of people, continuous improvement, and strong relationships—guide our approach to building and refining our exclusive marketing platform, offering clients profitable acquisition models, flexible scaling, and optimized internal processes. Our diverse, global team, fluent in over 10 languages, thrives on open collaboration and the exchange of new ideas, pushing boundaries to ensure our clients’ success. 

Role overview

The IT Director will report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and collaborate closely with executive leadership. This role combines IT management and product management responsibilities, driving technological innovation while ensuring our marketing platform meets client needs and business objectives. As IT Director, you will oversee cross-functional technical teams, guide product roadmaps, and implement forward-thinking IT strategies that align with our company's growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

Management and collaboration

• Recruit, lead and mentor technical teams including frontend, backend, QA, and DevOps engineers, providing relevant constructive feedback
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and accountability
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define company vision and strategic direction, and align priorities
• Communicate closely with all departments, translating technical concepts into strategic business terms and product features.
• Drive data-informed decision making across technology and product initiatives, provide clear and regular updates to all stakeholders.

Strategy and processes

• Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with company objectives and industry trends
• Drive product roadmap planning and execution in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, scalability, and performance
• Implement agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features that meet customer needs
• Ensure security, compliance, and risk management across all IT systems

Technology and innovations

• Implement robust technology infrastructure to support our marketing platform and internal operations
• Develop and implement AI initiatives to enhance our marketing solutions and operational efficiency
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and development methodologies

Key requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a blend of technical and product management expertise
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams and leading technical departments
• Solid experience and expertise in PHP development, contributing to scalable solutions.
• Strong experience working with SQL, including PostgreSQL, for designing and overseeing solutions.
• Strong understanding of software development, system architecture, and IT infrastructure
• Experience developing product roadmaps and guiding product development cycles
• Proven track record of successfully implementing technology strategies that drive business outcomes
• Strong business communication skills for effective collaboration with non-technical departments
• Experience with agile methodologies and modern software development practices

Essential Qualities

• Strong people management skills with proven ability to deliver results through team development
• Experienced in collaborating with remote teams across different cultures and time zones.
• High degree of autonomy and independence in decision-making and execution
• Clear ambition for growth with a vision for scaling technology and product offerings
• Strategic thinking with ability to balance short-term needs and long-term objectives

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/ML technologies and implementing AI-driven solutions
• Knowledge of marketing technology platforms and digital marketing ecosystem
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and design thinking methodologies
• Professional degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field: bachelor degree, master degree, MBA, etc.

We offer:

Unlimited Sick Days

We understand that being only human means getting sick or feeling under the weather from time to time, so we guarantee you time off as long as you need to recover and get back on your feet.

Fun Stuff

There is never a shortage of fun stuff

Why do we deserve your attention?

Not only do we offer above-market compensation, but we also offer perks and benefits that promote people’s well–being. Here are some of them:

Remote Work

We offer a truly and fully remote environment. You choose where you are the most productive and comfortable to have an impact.

Ongoing Learning

People at CapsLock are deeply inquisitive and eager to learn new knowledge and skills, that's why we support and create learning opportunities like the Free Books program, workshops, conferences, and more.

Home Office

We will cover the equipment and furniture expenses to make sure you have the best work-from-home experience.

Physical Well–Being

Fitness is more than a gym membership. We all have different tastes and preferences. That’s why we offer an allowance for a flexible fitness program that fits all.

When you work with amazing people. But we like to spice things up and take them to the next level, you will soon learn how.