Design Manager

Summary

Join Reddit's Growth team as a UX Design Manager and lead a team focused on shaping the first-time and returning user experience. You will develop and drive the UX strategy for user growth, collaborating with various teams to create intuitive and engaging experiences. As a leader, you'll mentor designers, foster a user-centered design culture, and champion best practices. This role is completely remote-friendly, offering flexibility and the opportunity to impact how users discover and engage with Reddit's vast community. The position requires significant experience in UX/Product Design and team leadership, with a proven track record of driving measurable growth. Reddit offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and parental leave.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in UX/Product Design with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
• 2+ years managing a team, providing mentorship, coaching, and fostering a culture of feedback and collaboration
• Minimum 2 years of experience working on a consumer Growth related team
• Proven experience leading design teams in fast-paced, cross-functional environments for digital consumer-facing products
• Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions that drive measurable growth, engagement, or retention
• Deep expertise in UX best practices, interaction design, and information architecture, with a strong grasp of visual design principles
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and advocate for design across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of UX designers working across all Growth initiatives
• Develop and drive the UX strategy for user growth, ensuring delightful and relevant experiences that help new and returning users find value in Reddit
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, data scientists, and researchers to identify opportunities, define priorities, and execute high-impact initiatives
• Advocate for user needs while balancing business goals, leveraging data and research to inform design decisions
• Foster a strong design culture within the team and across the organization, championing best practices in user-centered design, experimentation, and accessibility
• Establish processes that improve team efficiency, design quality, and cross-functional collaboration
• Recruit, develop, and retain top design talent, providing coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities
• Routinely collaborate with other consumer product teams across feeds, subreddits, and discovery to ensure design solutions scale cohesively

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
• 401k Match
• Family Planning Support
• Gender-Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous time off for vacation
• Parental leave