Senior Manager - Product Design

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Requirements:

• Significant experience in product design, with prior experience in a leadership role (managing and scaling design teams).
• Strong knowledge and experience in working with and developing design systems for Product Design
• Demonstrated success in designing and launching web and mobile applications, ideally within AI/ML or other technology-driven industries.
• Strong background in user-centered design, UI/UX best practices, and design systems.
• Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g. Figma).
• Understanding of front-end technologies and how design decisions impact development.
• Exceptional people management skills, with a track record of building, mentoring, and retaining design teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to align diverse teams around a shared vision and drive effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable working in a fast moving startup environment and adapting plans based on highest priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Support, coach, and mentor a team of product designers across UX/UI and user research, helping them develop their skills and grow their careers.
• Build a culture of trust, feedback, and continuous learning, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work that leads to a high performing team.
• Work in collaboration with the Strategic Product & Design Manager on the design vision and strategy, ensuring that design plays a central role in how we build and improve our products.
• Champion user needs and make sure we’re always designing with impact, clarity, and inclusivity in mind.
• Contribute to the development of the design team growth, ensuring that cross-functional team chapters are aligned with business goals and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Maintain and evolve our design systems and processes, making it easier for teams to work efficiently and consistently.
• Foster strong relationships with Product, Engineering, Research, and Marketing to ensure design is deeply embedded in decision-making.
• Influence product and business strategy by bringing insights from design, research, and user experience to the table.
• Advocate for a strong, design-led culture, where creativity and user needs drive innovation.