Senior Design Manager – CRM

Senior Design Manager – CRM

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence across various products and platforms.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to align design strategies with business goals and technical constraints.
• Experience mentoring and developing designers, fostering a positive and productive team culture.
• Deep understanding of the end-to-end design process, from research to execution.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design excellence and set a high bar for quality across all products.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process from ideation to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Champion design best practices and foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other key stakeholders to align on vision, priorities, and execution.
• Balance feature team needs with foundational UX, ensuring a cohesive user experience across the product ecosystem.
• Serve as a thought leader in the ‘Win and Close’ space, influencing product strategy through innovative design solutions.
• Inspire and manage a team of talented designers, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration.
• Mentor and guide designers in their career development, helping them refine their craft and achieve their professional goals.
• Contribute to the overall design culture at Apollo, promoting inclusivity, innovation, and creativity.
• Align design strategies and execution with business outcomes, driving positive impact on user engagement and growth metrics.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure the design solutions are scalable, leveraging the full capabilities of the tech stack while understanding its limitations.
• Play a key role in scaling the design team as the company and product offerings grow.
• Help shape the long-term vision for design within the organization, ensuring that the design function evolves alongside business and product needs.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.