Manager, UX Design — Airline Digital Platforms

United Airlines

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave
401(k)
Travel benefits

Job summary

United Airlines seeks a Manager of UX to lead a design team responsible for the UX of united.com and the Unified application. You will balance business needs with user-centric design and guide multiple designers through research, testing, and launches.

You will apply design thinking to complex challenges, ensure consistency with the ATMOS system, and collaborate with executives and product owners to shape future design directions.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading UX process-improvement initiatives.
  • Experience participating in cross-functional UX design thinking teams.
  • Proficiency with Sketch, Figma, InVision, Zeplin and industry-standard design tools.
  • Experience applying design systems and enterprise design practices in production environments.
  • Experience managing phased deliverables across a client-focused design framework.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the UX design process for United.com and the Unified app, aligning business needs with delivery.
  • Oversee design thinking, research, testing, and launches.
  • Provide training and growth opportunities for the Center UX group.
  • Plan, create, and execute design solutions across complex UX/UI challenges.
  • Refine content and UX strategy to improve client experience.
  • Ensure adherence to the ATMOS design system and company values.
  • Manage executive stakeholders and enable designers to explore space.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage design for existing interactions.
  • Assess feasibility and scalability of new ideas.
  • Provide input to architects and product owners on future design needs.

Skills

User research
UX strategy
Design thinking
Cross-functional
Communication
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Sketch
Figma
InVision
Zeplin

Job description

United Airlines seeks a Manager of UX to lead a design team responsible for the UX of united.com and the Unified application. You will balance business needs with user-centric design and guide multiple designers through research, testing, and launches.

You will apply design thinking to complex challenges, ensure consistency with the ATMOS system, and collaborate with executives and product owners to shape future design directions.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

UX Design Analyst — Craft Seamless Digital Experiences
UX Design Analyst — Craft Seamless Digital Experiences

United Airlines • Chicago (IL)

On-site
USD 73,000 - 95,000
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
+6
United Airlines Jobs Tagger In USA
United Airlines Jobs Tagger In USA

United Airlines • Chicago (IL)

On-site
Parental leave
401(k)
Travel benefits
Analyst - UX
Analyst - UX

United Airlines • Chicago (IL)

On-site
USD 73,000 - 95,000
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
+6
Principal UX Product Designer - Design Systems & Strategy
Principal UX Product Designer - Design Systems & Strategy

American Airlines • Fort Worth (TX)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Travel Perks
Health Benefits
Wellness Programs
+2
Product Manager, Digital Aviation & Strategy
Product Manager, Digital Aviation & Strategy

United Airlines • Chicago (IL)

On-site
USD 112,000 - 147,000
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
+9
Director of UX — Artist-First Platform & Growth
Director of UX — Artist-First Platform & Growth

UMT - Internal • San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid
USD 210,000 - 245,000
Director of UX — Artist-First Platform & Growth
Director of UX — Artist-First Platform & Growth

UMT - Internal • San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid
USD 210,000 - 245,000
Global UXUI Design Lead
Global UXUI Design Lead

Referral Job Portal • Orlando (FL)

On-site
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Global UX/UI Experience Design Lead
Global UX/UI Experience Design Lead

Universal Orlando Resort • Orlando (FL)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 170,000
Lead UX Product Designer & Design System Lead (Remote)
Lead UX Product Designer & Design System Lead (Remote)

QS Security Services, LLC • Columbus (OH)

On-site
USD 111,000 - 229,000
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
+2