Product Design Manager

Workday; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,471 - 128,243; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Downtown office with great views

Workday Bonus Plan

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Product Design Manager to lead and mentor a team of UX designers. The role requires a strong background in UX design and the ability to motivate and empower a diverse team. Responsibilities include guiding design work, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring high-quality outputs. This position will also support flexible work arrangements, allowing a blend of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a UX lead.
• 2+ years managing UX designers.
• A portfolio of design work/case studies.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and mentor team members to help them grow.
• Guide the team and collaborate across functions.
• Critique design work and provide actionable feedback.

Skills

UX design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring and coaching

Education

BA/BS or Master's degree in User-Centered Design or related field

Job description

Overview

Product Design Manager

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday it all began with a conversation over breakfast, and our culture is driven by putting our people first. We strive for an employee-centric collaborative culture that supports communities and the planet while remaining profitable.

About the Team

The Workday Analytics UX team modernizes how humans and computers work together. Our analytics products help customers make sense of complex data and guide data-driven decisions. We keep product teams focused on delivering maximum value in this space.

About the Role

As a Design Manager you will direct a team of product designers tackling enterprise challenges. Your primary responsibilities are design team development and design direction. This includes hiring, coaching, mentoring, empowering, and unblocking your team, as well as providing design direction through feedback, product definition, collaboration across teams, and driving simplification and big thinking.

You will empower designers to generate multiple concepts and evolve them into complete, well-documented solutions that align with team and business goals. You should push for simplification, maintain a clear vision, move with speed, and uphold high quality standards.

Areas of Responsibility

• Inspiring and mentoring team members, helping them grow in their careers, championing and highlighting their work
• Growing the team by hiring diverse and passionate people that complement the existing team
• Guiding the team in their work, balancing load, stepping in to help with design deliverables
• Supporting the team in envisioning and delivering end-to-end experiences that help users feel connected, productive, and successful at work
• Critiquing design work and providing actionable feedback to ensure quality
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and other design/research groups to ensure a smooth product development process

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a UX lead
• 2+ years managing UX designers
• A portfolio of design work/case studies

Other Qualifications

• Experience shepherding designs throughout an agile development process
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Solid understanding of design for various platforms and device types
• Experience designing or coaching teams to design mobile-first
• Strong storytelling skills to facilitate communication about the work
• BA/BS or Master's degree in a User-Centered Design or related field preferred

Office and Benefits

A Bit About Our Vancouver Office: New space in a prime downtown Vancouver location with great views, easy access to public transit, 250+ employees and growing across many Workday product areas, 50+ Analytics team members and growing. There is a Tim Hortons across the street among other dining options.

Pay Transparency

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location are listed below. Pay ranges vary based on location. This role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or other incentives as part of total compensation. Compensation offers are based on geography, experience, skills, duties, and business need. For more information about benefits, please refer to the benefits details during the hiring process.

Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver

Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $117,900 - $176,900 CAD

Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $117,900 - $176,900 CAD

Flexible Work

With Flex Work we blend in-person time and remote work. Teams can create a flexible schedule that suits business needs and personal circumstances, with at least 50% in the office or in the field each quarter, depending on role.

Equal Opportunity

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.