Hybrid Design Manager, Ads Platform

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About the role

  • Design Manager at Netflix leading a team of designers for advertiser products on the Ads Platform. Overseeing design processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers working on the Ads Platform.
  • Define and drive the design vision and strategy for ad products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
  • Work closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Ad Sales to deliver cohesive, impactful solutions.
  • Oversee end-to-end design process—from discovery and ideation to prototyping, testing, and delivery.
  • Champion user-centered design, balancing advertiser goals with an exceptional member experience.
  • Foster a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement through feedback, critique, and mentorship.
  • Use data, research, and experimentation to inform design decisions and demonstrate impact.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in product design, with 3+ years managing design teams.
  • Experience in advertising technology, platforms, or related domains.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and grow high-performing design teams.
  • Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into elegant, scalable design solutions.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating impactful product design work in platform or ad-related products.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working with senior stakeholders across disciplines.
  • Deep empathy for users and a passion for solving complex problems with simple, intuitive solutions.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Benefits

  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees

Job title

Design Manager, Ads Platform

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$270,000 - $700,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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