Sr. Design Manager, Product

Description

As the Senior Manager of Product Design, you will be responsible for leading key Meltwater applications through a distributed design team. Your role will involve guiding designers in the development of software interfaces, ensuring best-in-class interaction design, visual design, and user experience (UX). You will play a leading role in enhancing Meltwater's platform experience, driving intuitive use and industry‑leading outcomes. Additionally, you will mentor product designers in honing their craft through key practices.

• Team Leadership:
  Oversee the execution of product designers, ensuring their work meets high standards in interaction design, UI, and human‑centered design.
• Creation and Craft:
  Develop strong understanding of products by helping to lead the creation of workflows, user prototypes, wireframes, and visual designs.
• User‑Centered Advocacy:
  Champion user‑centered design principles in all projects.
• Strategic Guidance:
  Collaborate with teams to align design efforts with Meltwater's core business objectives, executing on priorities and facilitating collaboration through design‑driven processes.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Engage with designers and developers to ensure alignment with development requirements and systems documentation. Work with UX research team to identify user pain points, assess products, and identify UX opportunities.
• Mentorship:
  Serve as a direct manager and mentor to designers, modeling exemplary behavior and defining what constitutes "great" design.
• Partnership Development:
  Collaborate with product managers and directors to foster strong design and user experience outcomes.
• Facilitation of Innovation:
  Lead teams through ideation, feasibility assessments, and story‑mapping workshops to enhance design and development processes.
• Design Process Communication:
  Act as a design steward by communicating the design process to cross‑functional leaders, promoting a holistic view of user experience across the end‑to‑end journey.
• Design Quality Assurance:
  Conduct reviews of designs through product‑based evaluations and system‑wide assessments.
• Design Planning:
  Create important design plans that address the UX creation and product releases.
• Inspiration and Support:
  Inspire your teams and provide essential support for personal growth.
• User Experience Metrics:
  Drive user experience metrics and assess design effectiveness through research and user testing.
• Culture Building:
  Be a strong contributor to design culture while continuously helping the design practice grow.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Product Design/Visual UI Design/UI/UX.
• 3‑5 years of experience managing a design team.
• 3‑5 years working in SaaS and enterprise applications.
• Proven portfolio showcasing extensive UX/UI work.
• Ability to analyze user feedback effectively and use data to inform decision‑making.
• Point of view on industry best practices and design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver products with a focus on final outcomes.
• Strong communication skills for presenting ideas clearly to business stakeholders.
• Strong experience collaborating with engineering teams to refine UX.
• Expert proficiency in Figma.
• Strong understanding of the Design Thinking process stages.
• Experience collaborating with other designers/design teams for system‑wide improvements.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design or a related field.
• Familiarity with front‑end technologies such as React and MUI.

• Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work‑life balance.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision options.
• 401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans.
• Complimentary Calm App subscription for you and your loved ones.
• Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

For this role, the base salary range is $173,000 – $231,000. Compensation may also include a performance‑based bonus opportunity.

Actual offers are determined based on job‑related skills, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location. We typically hire within the range in a way that supports long‑term…