Manager, User Experience (UX) Design (225-818)

The Manager of User Experience (UX) Design is a vital leadership role that bridges innovative design solutions with strategic business objectives. Tasked with enhancing user satisfaction through digital interfaces, this role guides a talented team of UX designers, researchers, and UI specialists in creating intuitive, user-centered designs. The manager must ensure that design concepts align with the company's brand, usability standards, and market trends, while effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, and IT. Working in a fast-paced environment, the UX Design Manager shapes the overall user experience strategy to promote consumer loyalty and operational efficiency. This position requires a deep understanding of user behaviors, technological trends, and design principles, with an emphasis on spearheading projects that impact the user journey positively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX designers and researchers toward project goals.
• Collaborate with product managers to integrate user experience principles in development roadmaps.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive UX strategies that align with business objectives.
• Utilize user research methods to generate insights and drive informed design decisions.
• Create and maintain design systems for consistency across digital platforms and products.
• Engage in cross-departmental collaborations to ensure user experience cohesion with brand standards.
• Effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and executives.
• Monitor design projects from ideation through to successful execution and implementation.
• Ensure UX deliverables meet the highest industry standards for accessibility and usability.
• Analyze user feedback and usage data to iterate and improve design solutions continuously.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends and technologies to advocate best practices.
• Develop and manage budgets for UX projects, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in UX design with at least two in a managerial role.
• Proven track record of leading successful UX projects from concept to completion.
• Strong proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex design concepts to broad audiences.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Deep knowledge of user-driven design methodologies and current digital trends.