Senior Design Manager - Product Design & Strategy

Compass; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass in Boston seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead a team of product designers and partner with Engineering and Product Management to translate strategy into delivery across web and mobile experiences. You will mentor designers, drive cross-functional roadmaps, govern executive design reviews, and ensure customer outcomes through rigorous delivery discipline and data-informed design.

The role requires hands-on craft, system thinking, and strong storytelling to align Directors, VPs, and

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of total product/UX design experience.
• 2-4+ years of dedicated people management experience directly leading product designers.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of product designers and mentor talent.
• Drive strategic cross-functional alignment and roadmaps with Engineering and Product Management.
• Oversee design craft, usability standards, and strong stakeholder collaboration.
• Present design strategy and outcomes to Directors, VPs, and executive leadership.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Design systems

User research

Product design

Executive communication

Project management

Analytics literacy

Talent development

Education

HCI/Interaction Design degree

Tools

Figma

Amplitude

Google Analytics

Job description

Compass in Boston seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead a team of product designers and partner with Engineering and Product Management to translate strategy into delivery across web and mobile experiences. You will mentor designers, drive cross-functional roadmaps, govern executive design reviews, and ensure customer outcomes through rigorous delivery discipline and data-informed design.

The role requires hands-on craft, system thinking, and strong storytelling to align Directors, VPs, and