Hybrid Manager, Product Design

at BusPatrol

• Job title: Manager, Product Design
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $155,000 - $175,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Austin, United States

About the role

• Manager of Product Design leading UX/UI design initiatives at BusPatrol. Driving user-centric design and leading a team of designers to improve safety technology.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the user experience strategy for BusPatrol products, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Drive a culture of rapid, iterative design thinking process using a variety of tools as appropriate.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of UX/UI designers.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and support to designers at all levels.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to bring products to market successfully.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in user research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design.
• Deep passion for creating exceptional user experiences and a strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Experience in working in an agile framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and prototyping tools.
• Ability to analyze data, identify user needs, and develop creative solutions to complex design challenges.
• Experience working in the relevant industry, e.g., transportation, technology, is a plus.
• Ability to travel to domestically each quarter (typically 10%-15% travel)
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off
• An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety
• The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team, focused on leading edge technology
• The ability to contribute to purpose driven work that makes a difference in the lives of real people every day.