Product Design Manager - Consumer Experiences

Full-time - Manager

San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Product Design Manager for Consumer Experiences at Plaid is responsible for leading a team of product designers, a researcher, and a content designer. This role involves managing design execution for two product areas, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing product strategies. The manager will focus on creating user-friendly experiences for both consumers and developers, while also fostering a strong design culture within the team.

Responsibilities

• Shipping delightful and easy-to-use experiences for consumers and developers.
• Working on complex, ambiguous problems, including large redesigns and small wins.
• Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and marketing teams from planning through execution.
• Producing high-quality work that inspires others and raises the quality bar.
• Working directly with design, product, and engineering leaders to craft compelling narratives and strategies.
• Managing a team of individual contributors and coaching them to grow.

Requirements

• 8+ years of product design experience.
• 3+ years of product design management experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating outstanding visual design, interaction design, problem-solving, and prototyping skills.
• Experience leading large-scale redesigns or new products, particularly in high-viability consumer apps.
• Experience managing a team of product designers to produce great work at scale.
• Outstanding communication, storytelling, and facilitation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proactive, organized, curious, and pragmatic approach to work.
• Ability to prioritize work independently to maximize impact.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance