Full-Time Manager, Product Design
8am is hiring a remote Full-Time Manager, Product Design. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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As the UX Design Manager, you will lead and inspire a high-performing team of product designers responsible for delivering exceptional user experiences. You will set a clear vision for design, drive strategy, and create an environment where designers can do the best work of their careers.
You’ll combine big-picture thinking with operational rigor, guiding your team to translate complex business challenges into elegant, user-centered solutions.
What you'll do:
- Lead & Grow the Design Team: Hire, onboard, and develop top design talent.
- Mentor, coach, and inspire designers at all levels.
- Build and support a strong content design function.
- Create a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
- Define & Champion Design Strategy: Set the UX vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to shape roadmaps and influence organizational priorities.
- Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies such as AI and automation.
- Ensure that both visual and content design work together.
- Drive User-Centered Excellence: Ensure the “voice of the customer” is embedded in every decision.
- Translate research insights into clear, actionable design strategies.
- Maintain high standards for usability, accessibility, and ethical design.
- Advance Design Systems & Processes: Lead the evolution and governance of the design system.
- Oversee content design guidelines as part of the broader design system.
- Establish and optimize design processes, tools, and workflows.
- Encourage experimentation and innovation while maintaining operational discipline.
- Influence at All Levels: Advocate for design excellence and user needs to executives and stakeholders.
- Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional partners.
- Serve as a visible design leader.
About you:
- 8+ years of professional experience in UX / Product Design, with 2+ years in a people management role.
- Proven track record of leading design teams to deliver high-impact product experiences.
- Experience hiring, developing, and retaining top design talent.
- Strong portfolio or case studies showcasing your team’s work, impact, and design leadership.
- Ability to balance visionary thinking with practical execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Research at a strategic level.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Mastery of design tools, systems thinking, and user-centered methodologies.