Product Design Manager

Summary

Join Lingraphica as their Product Design Manager in a remote role, offering a $120,000 annual salary. Lead and mentor a team of product designers, developing and executing product design strategies aligned with company objectives. Responsibilities include conceptualizing user-focused designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring design quality. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree in a relevant design field and extensive experience in UI/UX design, including experience with AAC devices and working with individuals with Aphasia. Lingraphica provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401k, health insurance, life insurance, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, or a related field and two years of experience in UI/UX design
• Experience must include two years each of the following: product design; applying accessibility guidelines such as WCAG to product design; design using software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma; user-centered design, including user research and testing; and Agile development processes
• Experience must include one year each of the following: designing AAC devices and applications for people with Aphasia and other communication challenges; conducting user-acceptance testing with adults with Aphasia

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead team of product designers, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship
• Assign tasks, monitor workload, and ensure timely delivery of work
• Develop and execute product design strategies that align with the company’s overall strategic objectives. This includes understanding market trends, user needs, and business goals
• Participate in the design process by conceptualizing and creating user-focused designs
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to ensure that designs are feasible and within scope
• Focus on creating an optimal user experience, incorporating user research and feedback into design decisions
• Oversee the quality of design deliverables, ensuring that they meet established standards and guidelines
• Develop prototypes to visualize and validate product ideas
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, and product management to ensure design consistency and coherence across all product lines
• Create detailed design specifications for development teams

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (sick, personal, and vacation)
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits with FSA, HSA, & Dependent care options
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as Short- and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and AD & D insurance
• Stipends for health and wellness, home office setup and professional development
• Paid Family Leave
• Annual bonus program
• Annual merit increases
• Year-Round Flex Friday’s
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, home/pet/car insurance