Senior UX Manager

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Values-led culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior UX Manager to lead a talented team shaping intuitive, accessible product experiences that support complex technology solutions. You will stay hands-on while partnering with Product and Engineering to ensure design is integrated into the development process.

The role emphasizes team leadership, design quality, usability insights, and AI-augmented workflows to boost productivity, with remote US-based work and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UX/Product Design.
• 3+ years of experience managing designers.
• Hands-on experience with Agile scrum ceremonies and integrating design into Agile.
• Full command of end-to-end product design processes.
• Deep proficiency in Figma and design systems management.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Experience integrating usability testing and analytics into design.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of designers, with a focus on individual development and team morale.
• Lead and improve Agile ceremonies to strengthen design integration into product development.
• Stay hands-on with design by reviewing and critiquing team output.
• Serve as the design liaison across Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure usability testing insights inform design decisions.
• Champion AI-augmented workflows to enhance productivity.
• Develop professional growth plans and foster a culture of constructive feedback.

Skills

UX design

Product design

People leadership

Agile

Figma

Design systems

Accessibility

Usability testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Figma

Design systems management

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior UX Manager to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will guide a talented UX team in shaping intuitive, accessible product experiences that support complex technology solutions. You will stay close to the work while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure design is integrated effectively into the product development process. The position also emphasizes team leadership, design quality, and the use of data, usability feedback, and AI-augmented workflows to improve outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $185,000 – $230,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of designers, with a focus on individual development and team morale
• Lead and improve Agile ceremonies to strengthen design integration into product development
• Stay hands-on with design by reviewing and critiquing team output
• Serve as the design liaison across Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders
• Ensure usability testing insights inform design decisions
• Champion AI-augmented workflows to enhance productivity
• Develop professional growth plans and foster a culture of constructive feedback

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UX/Product Design
• 3+ years of experience managing designers
• Hands‑on experience with Agile scrum ceremonies and integrating design into Agile
• Full command of end-to-end product design processes
• Deep proficiency in Figma and design systems management
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
• Experience integrating usability testing and analytics into design
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Health benefits and unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive and values‑led culture with a focus on transparency and empathy

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.