Product Design Manager

Insight Global; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Denver is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Design to oversee the creation of user-centered experiences for a compliance application suite. This role requires extensive experience in UI/UX design, strong leadership to mentor a small team, and the ability to align design efforts with business objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be proficient in design tools such as Sketch and Figma. The position offers a collaborative environment aimed at fostering design excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in UI/UX design with leadership in end-to-end design projects.
• Advanced proficiency in tools like Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of front-end development practices for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a comprehensive compliance application suite.
• Oversee large-scale, high-impact projects ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Conduct in-depth user research and leverage data-driven insights.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Leadership

Prototyping

Communication

Collaboration

Accessibility Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

InVision

UserTesting

Job description

Experience & Education

• Experience & Education: 5+ years in UI/UX design with leadership in end-to-end design projects; Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field (advanced certifications preferred).
• Design Expertise: Advanced proficiency in tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD; strong prototyping skills using InVision, Principle, or Framer.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of front-end development practices for effective collaboration with developers; familiarity with user testing tools (e.g., UserTesting, Hotjar, Maze) and analytics platforms.
• Accessibility & Inclusivity: Deep knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams; excellent communication skills for presenting complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Team Size: This person is only leading a team of 2 people.
• Strategic & Collaborative: Ability to align UX goals with business objectives; highly collaborative across product, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in fast-paced environments with strong prioritization and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Product Design will lead the design of our comprehensive compliance application suite, driving intuitive, user-centered experiences at scale. This role combines strategic design leadership, governance, and hands-on creation of exceptional interfaces. The individual will oversee large-scale, high-impact projects, ensuring consistency across platforms while mentoring and managing UI/UX designers to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. Responsibilities include championing user experience principles, conducting in-depth user research, and leveraging data-driven insights to inform design decisions. The Senior Manager will develop high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and scalable design systems, ensuring adherence to accessibility standards and best practices. Acting as a key contributor to product strategy and innovation, this leader will collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and other stakeholders, present design concepts to executives, and maintain rigorous quality assurance through design reviews. Staying current on emerging trends and technologies, the Senior Manager will promote continuous improvement and ensure design excellence across all products.