Remote Senior Design Manager, Developer Product Group

Summary

Join a customer and product focused company where you’ll support a team of passionate individuals as you deliver the best product possible to help a mission driven organization Grow Better.

Requirements

• Proven UX Leadership: Proven experience leading UX teams, within a developer platform or enterprise software environment
• A keen eye for detail and design aesthetics: A Senior UX Manager should possess a discerning eye for visual design, typography, layout, and overall aesthetics, ensuring that the developer platform is not only functional but also visually appealing and engaging
• Proficiency in design tools and prototyping: While they may not be actively designing, they should be familiar with industry-standard design and prototyping tools to effectively review and provide feedback on the team's work
• Deep UX Expertise: A strong foundation in user-centered design principles and methodologies, with a passion for exceptional UI craft
• A passion for Developers: A genuine interest in understanding and advocating for the needs of developers
• Technical Fluency: The ability to communicate effectively with engineers and comprehend the technical constraints of the platform
• A visionary Mindset: The ability to envision and articulate future-looking concepts that inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to express complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• A data-Driven Mindset: Experience using data to inform design decisions and measure success
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the UX Vision: Define and drive the user experience strategy for the developer platform, ensuring a seamless, intuitive, and delightful experience for developers of all levels
• Champion UI Craft Excellence: Set a high bar for UI design and interaction patterns, ensuring a visually appealing and engaging platform that inspires developers
• Manage the UX Team: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of UX designers and researchers dedicated to crafting exceptional developer experiences
• Drive User-Centered Design: Embed user research and testing throughout the design process, ensuring the platform evolves with the needs of developers
• Orchestrate End-to-End Developer Journeys: Map and optimize the complete developer experience, from onboarding to integration deployment, ensuring a smooth and successful path
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and developer advocates to define requirements, prioritize features, and guarantee flawless execution
• Pioneer Future-Looking Concepts: Explore and experiment with emerging technologies and design trends to envision the next generation of developer experiences
• Advocate for Developers: Be the voice of the developer within the organization, championing their needs and ensuring they are met
• Drive design consistency and scalability: You’ll establish design systems and guidelines that ensure consistency and scalability across the developer platform experience
• Measure and Iterate: Define key metrics for developer experience success and leverage data to drive continuous improvement

Benefits

Cash compensation range: 200000-320000 USD Annually