Senior Product Design Manager — AI Native Work (Hybrid)

Clio; United States; Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hybrid work environment

Flexible time off

Counseling benefit

RRSP matching

RESP contribution

Clioversary program

Job summary

Clio is seeking a Senior Product Design Manager to co-lead product design for Clio Work, driving strategy, building a high-performing team, and partnering with Product and Engineering to deliver exceptional user experiences. This role spans North America, with in-office expectations for hubs and a hybrid work model.

You will shape the design strategy for a AI-native workspace for the legal domain, ensuring accessibility, scalability, and a user-centered approach across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product design experience, including AI-native enterprise software.
• 5+ years of experience leading design teams.
• Proven track record shipping high-quality work in complex, regulated spaces.
• Strong leadership, accountability, and ambiguity removal.
• Excellent cross-disciplinary collaboration and organizational agility.
• Expert in user research methodologies and translating research findings into design strategies.
• Strong understanding of interaction design, data visualization, and information architecture.
• Experience with large-scale, fast-paced projects and Agile development.
• Proficient in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Miro, Claude Code, etc.).
• WCAG accessibility knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Strategic design leadership: Define and drive the design vision and strategy for your area of Clio Work, partnering with Product and Engineering to translate business goals, data, and customer insights into actionable design strategies and solutions, while providing leadership and mentorship within the design org.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Build, lead, and mentor a team of product designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of design into the product development lifecycle.
• Design Process & Standards: Establish and continuously improve design processes, standards, and best practices, ensuring consistency and scalability across your area of Clio Work.
• User-Centered Advocacy: Champion user-centered design principles, leveraging user research and data to inform design decisions and drive product improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate design concepts, strategies, and rationale to stakeholders at all levels, influencing product direction.
• Performance Management & Development: Hire and develop the best. Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support the professional development of your team.
• Resource Planning: Manage design resources and forecast future needs, ensuring the team is adequately staffed to meet product goals.
• Design System Contribution: Contribute to and evolve Clio's design system, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the platform.

Skills

Product design leadership

AI-native software

Team leadership

User research

Interaction design

Data visualization

Information architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping tools

WCAG accessibility

Tools

Figma

Miro

Claude Code

Cursor

Figma Make

Job description

Clio is seeking a Senior Product Design Manager to co-lead product design for Clio Work, driving strategy, building a high-performing team, and partnering with Product and Engineering to deliver exceptional user experiences. This role spans North America, with in-office expectations for hubs and a hybrid work model.

You will shape the design strategy for a AI-native workspace for the legal domain, ensuring accessibility, scalability, and a user-centered approach across the product lifecycle.