Job Description
Reporting to the VP of Product, the Product Design Manager is responsible for leading the Product Design practice at Coconut Software. Youโll own creating a vision and strategy for UX, while getting involved in hands-on aspects of designing our product. As a player-coach, youโll manage 2 other Product Designers but also be responsible for your own portfolio of work.
This role is ideal for a first in class problem solver who is detail oriented, has the highest standard of quality, and is energized by creating meaningful experiences for Coconutโs customers and that meet usability needs. You will take the lead on a variety of projects including feature functionality, evolving our design standards, working with product marketing on go to market initiatives, leveraging user analytics to address UX issues, and overall customer experience enhancements. If you love to visualize complex data to find the right solution to deliver beautifully designed experiences in a fast-paced, customer obsessed environment then Coconut wants to hear from you!
YOU ARE FIRED UP TO:
- Lead our Product Design practice - Youโll see the direction for how our product works and will be the expert on our users.
- Hire, coach, and develop a team of 2 designers - Provide ongoing coaching to grow them professionally and help them deliver on their goals.
- Drive the exploration and implementation of design solutions through hands-on contributions.
- Closely collaborate with product managers and engineers to build a product that customers love to use and which delivers the results they need.
- Facilitate design reviews and communicate upwards and outwards to ensure open collaboration and visibility of your teamโs work
- Work closely with cross-functional leadership to incorporate user and design perspectives into strategy, roadmap and planning
- Drive the development and maintenance of design guidelines and best practices to foster coherent experiences across products
- Ensure frequent research with the customer, both internal and external
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- 5+ years experience in UX design with 2+ years of people management experience
- A portfolio highlighting your impactful design work
- Analytical mind with strong business acumen
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; demonstrated team player with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams
- Working knowledge of current design technology
- Able to work autonomously in an agile environment as part of a larger team and capable of self-directing and taking initiative
- Meticulously organized
Our Investment in You:
- โCabana Daysโ - our version of a 4 Day Work Week!
We work regular business hours Monday to Thursday. Then, weโre encouraged to take Fridays off to rest, recharge, and do the things that make us happy! - Ability to do your job in a supported, but still flexible environment;
- Supported professional development, learning & career opportunities - be supported in your growth journey!
- Regular 1:1 coaching with your leader and regular connection to a passionate executive team
- Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
