UX Associate Manager/Manager

We are seeking an Associate UX Design Manager to join our team for an exciting internal project focused on developing and implementing effective design strategies for the company's overall strategic goals.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the execution of design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that design deliverables are achieved efficiently and effectively. You will also be responsible for creating frameworks that allow for streamlined collaboration and communication amongst independent design units within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective design strategies in alignment with the company’s overall strategic goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product management, and engineering to ensure that design deliverables are achieved efficiently and effectively
• Oversee and guide the execution of design projects, ensuring that timelines and budgets are adhered to
• Develop structured approaches toward handling routine design tasks, thus allowing the design team to focus on creating innovative solutions
• Create frameworks that allow for streamlined collaboration and communication amongst independent design units within the organization
• Organize and lead workshops and design sprints, facilitating the exchange of ideas between designers, stakeholders, and other relevant parties
• Implement project management tools and techniques to track and manage the progress of various design projects
• Identify and address workflow bottlenecks, implementing changes to improve efficiency and productivity
• Lead hiring and onboarding processes for new design team members, ensuring a high-performance design team
• Provide periodic performance reports to company leadership, proposing improvements and adjustments to design operations where necessary
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design, Business Administration, Project Management, or any other related field
• 10+ years of experience in a DesignOps, Design, or Project Management role
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong knowledge of design tools and trends, as well as industry best practices
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to create and manage budgets effectively
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English at a B2 level