Manager, Product Design (UI/UX)

Cedent - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

About the position

The Manager, Product Design (UI/UX) role is responsible for overseeing the implementation of enterprise-wide IT projects while leading a team of product designers. This position focuses on ensuring successful project delivery, mentoring designers, and fostering a user-centered design approach. The manager will collaborate with various departments to prioritize projects and develop best practices for design processes, ultimately creating an environment where designers can excel.

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage, mentor and inspire a team of product designers.
• Lead the team effectively, providing design direction and pushing the quality of the work.
• Focus the team on the user, ensuring the right problems are solved with the best solutions.
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams.
• Contribute to the design team and design culture.
• Provide direction and guidance to product design teams to meet timely deliveries.
• Supervise the team on a daily basis in product design and development activities.
• Address team member grievances and provide support as needed.
• Work with the team to prepare product design specifications and integration documents.
• Provide design solutions to meet cost-effectiveness and on-time deliveries.
• Validate product designs, identify constraints, and provide corrective actions.
• Implement process improvements to ensure product quality and productivity.
• Interact with end-users to clearly understand product requirements and vision.
• Identify resource requirements and perform workload assignments to meet product design goals.
• Develop best practices to ensure smooth and continuous product development processes.
• Assist in employee recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, and termination activities.
• Provide training to team members to improve technical skills.
• Recommend new technologies and tools to optimize product design processes.
• Analyze and troubleshoot product issues in a timely fashion.
• Build a positive and safe working environment for product design teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of combined IT and project/program management experience.
• 5+ years' experience in UX/UI software design.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a great culture.
• Challenging work environment.
• Supportive team atmosphere.