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Product Design Manager, Growth

Discord, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


years of experience as a Design Manager and managed at least 2 Product Designersyears experience in multi-platform digital products as a Product Designer (or similar role)An enjoyment of people leadershipResponsibilities

Your role will be to manage, hire and inspire a growing team of passionate designers that have a meaningful impact at DiscordReporting to the Manager, Product Design -you'll help the team put the user first, coaching designers through our process, and focusing the team on the highest impact problems with the best solutionsYou will be an essential member of design leadershipYou thrive on collaborating and take great enjoyment in working to improve people, product, and processWhat you'll be doing Build a team of highly-engaged designers by hiring, coaching and instilling a sense of ownership and impactProvide direction and guidance of product designers' output, promote partnerships and design processYou'll influence product strategy and ensure product execution for our Growth organizationApply your technical expertise to constantly improve and ensure your team achieves extraordinary results at the high technical level we setOccasionally you will be hands-on with the design work, pitching in from time to time help support your team and keep them focused on deeper work, however this is primarily a management role (especially as the team grows larger)Adjust team composition and eventually creating new teams to adapt to changing needs or tuning team dynamicsMake sound first-principle decisions around resourcing, and making the rationale clear to partners and team membersPartner with other design leaders on strategic planning and to improve the Design organization and uphold our workplace philosophyPartner with Engineering to develop core component frameworks and best-practicesMinimum salary of $158,000/yearMinimum salary of $142,200 /yearDisclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20) Benefits and Perks Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision (plus up to $20,000 for gender affirmation procedures) Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends 16paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTOuse-what-you-need sick days Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits) Generous stipends for headphones, your remote work setup, and lunch on a daily basis (while we're all remote) Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid) Volunteer time off A diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employees About Us Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests -- from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more$100K -- $150KBrand Marketing & Management, Design & UXEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualificationsQualifications

years of experience as a Design Manager and managed at least 2 Product Designersyears experience in multi-platform digital products as a Product Designer (or similar role)An enjoyment of people leadershipResponsibilities

Your role will be to manage, hire and inspire a growing team of passionate designers that have a meaningful impact at DiscordReporting to the Manager, Product Design -you'll help the team put the user first, coaching designers through our process, and focusing the team on the highest impact problems with the best solutionsYou will be an essential member of design leadershipYou thrive on collaborating and take great enjoyment in working to improve people, product, and processWhat you'll be doing Build a team of highly-engaged designers by hiring, coaching and instilling a sense of ownership and impactProvide direction and guidance of product designers' output, promote partnerships and design processYou'll influence product strategy and ensure product execution for our Growth organizationApply your technical expertise to constantly improve and ensure your team achieves extraordinary results at the high technical level we setOccasionally you will be hands-on with the design work, pitching in from time to time help support your team and keep them focused on deeper work, however this is primarily a management role (especially as the team grows larger)Adjust team composition and eventually creating new teams to adapt to changing needs or tuning team dynamicsMake sound first-principle decisions around resourcing, and making the rationale clear to partners and team membersPartner with other design leaders on strategic planning and to improve the Design organization and uphold our workplace philosophyPartner with Engineering to develop core component frameworks and best-practicesBenefits

Minimum salary of $158,000/yearMinimum salary of $142,200 /yearDisclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20) Benefits and Perks Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision (plus up to $20,000 for gender affirmation procedures) Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends 16paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTOuse-what-you-need sick days Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits) Generous stipends for headphones, your remote work setup, and lunch on a daily basis (while we're all remote) Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid) Volunteer time off A diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employees About Us Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests -- from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more$100K -- $150KBrand Marketing & Management, Design & UXEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualificationsDiscord is looking for a highly creative, hands-on and mission-driven Product Design Manager to lead design in our Growth organization. Your role will be to manage, hire and inspire a growing team of passionate designers that have a meaningful impact at Discord. Reporting to the Manager, Product Design -you'll help the team put the user first, coaching designers through our process, and focusing... the team on the highest impact problems with the best solutions. You will be an essential member of design leadership. You thrive on collaborating and take great enjoyment in working to improve people, product, and process. What you'll be doing Build a team of highly-engaged designers by hiring, coaching and instilling a sense of ownership and impact. Provide direction and guidance of product designers' output, promote partnerships and design process. You'll influence product strategy and ensure product execution for our Growth organization. Apply your technical expertise to constantly improve and ensure your team achieves extraordinary results at the high technical level we set. Occasionally you will be hands-on with the design work, pitching in from time to time help support your team and keep them focused on deeper work, however this is primarily a management role (especially as the team grows larger). Adjust team composition and eventually creating new teams to adapt to changing needs or tuning team dynamics. Make sound first-principle decisions around resourcing, and making the rationale clear to partners and team members. Partner with other design leaders on strategic planning and to improve the Design organization and uphold our workplace philosophy. Partner with Engineering to develop core component frameworks and best-practices. What you should have You have 2

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.years of experience as a Design Manager and managed at least 2 Product Designers. A portfolio of work you've designed and shipped as well as examples of work you delivered by your team that you helped to direct. 4years experience in multi-platform digital products as a Product Designer (or similar role). An enjoyment of people leadership. This include recruiting, training and developing, organization design, and leading by example. Designing yourself does not scare you, you are still a designer even if you don't do it all the time. You keep up with the industry trends and can assess new tools and techniques. History of collaborating with engineers and product managers. Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging #buildbelonging #LI-SC1 New York City residents only:Minimum salary of $158,000/yearequity and benefits Note:Disclosure as required by NYC Pay Transparency Law Colorado residents only:Minimum salary of $142,200 /yearequity and benefits Note:Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20) Benefits and Perks Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision (plus up to $20,000 for gender affirmation procedures) Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends 16paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTOuse-what-you-need sick days Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits) Generous stipends for headphones, your remote work setup, and lunch on a daily basis (while we're all remote) Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid) Volunteer time off A diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employees About Us Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests -- from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations. We're working toward an inclusive world where no one feels like an outsider, where genuine human connection is a click, text chat, or voice call away. A place where everyone can find belonging. Challenging? Heck yes. Rewarding? Double heck yes. It's a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us!Salary Range:$100K -- $150KMinimum QualificationBrand Marketing & Management, Design & UXEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications

Company informationFounded in 2015, Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests - from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations. And we're hiring! If this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us: https://discordapp.com/jobs for openings.Software, Social Media, Technology, Software Development, Internet, Video Games, Entertainment, Gaming, Communication, Social NetworkingCompany Specialties:Video Games, Text Chat, and VOIP

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