Docker, Inc
Senior Manager, Product Design (Verify and Share)
Docker, Inc, Little Ferry, New Jersey, us, 07643
Docker is a remote first company with employees across Europe, APAC and the Americas that simplifies the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps. We raised our Series C funding in March 2022 for $105M at a $2.1B valuation. We continued to see exponential revenue growth last year. Join us for a whale of a ride!
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Product Design to work closely with Engineering and Product Management in discovering and launching new product capabilities within two Product lines, Verify and Share.
The Verify Product Line is where we develop and ship Docker Scout and are solving challenging problems in the software supply chain market. With millions of active developers globally and the increasing importance and challenge of shipping secure software, this is a rare opportunity to transform an industry.
The Share Product Line is where we develop and ship Docker Official Images, publisher tools, and Docker Hub. Docker Hub and our content help developers to bring their ideas to life by delivering a magical experience simplifying and accelerating the complexities of building and shipping applications.
Product Design at Docker is a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for those who are energized by designing for technical users. While we work closely with Product Management and Engineering to build and learn quickly, building a thriving Product Design community is critical to our success. As a manager on the team you will be responsible for contributing operational improvements and shaping team culture. Come help us shape the future of Product Design at Docker!
Responsibilities:
Hire, coach and mentor a team of ~4 talented and dedicated designers. Provide ongoing guidance and support to help the team grow professionally and deliver high quality resultsOversee multiple cross-functional teams and projects, ensuring designers are focused on delivering value to our customersFacilitate design reviews and communicate upwards and outwards to ensure open collaboration and visibility of your team’s workWork closely with cross-functional leadership to incorporate user and design perspectives into strategy, roadmap and planningContribute to design deliverables as needed to help the team deliverEnsure frequent research with the customer, both internal and externalWork with the Product Design team across all Product Lines to drive the development and maintenance of design guidelines and best practices to foster coherent experiences across productsWork as part of a larger Product Design organization with shared processes and tools
Ideal candidate:
Genuine interest in the personal and professional growth of your team membersHigh level of taste with track record of raising the bar and keeping it highAbility to drive a predictable and fast-paced design delivery cadence across multiple teamsAbility to drive and ship design-driven initiatives in a matrix environmentPrior experience leading a design team for technical and complex use cases in cross-functional teamsKeen on doing enough hands-on design work to teach and demonstrate a compelling, polished, and innovative design sensibility
What To Expect In The First 30 Days
Get to know the team and connecting via 1:1 sessions with your team and cross-functional peersGet familiar with Docker’s products and technologyUnderstand Docker’s product vision and how it relates to your team's goals and objectivesWrite a heuristic review of opportunities for improvement in the productTell us where you need support as you work to build a world class team
What To Expect In The First 90 Days
Continue learning (we love a growth mindset here and believe in progress over perfection)Orient to the team’s talents, current product direction, and success metricsParticipate in or facilitate user research sessions. Communicate findings with the Product, Design, and Engineering teamsFacilitate team cohesion, team meetings, and feedback sessions across the Product Design team and cross-functionallyGet involved in product roadmap development for your teamDemonstrate impact on direction at Docker while setting goals with the teamDevelop a deep understanding of our users and why they love Docker
What To Expect In The First Year
Deliver UX changes positively impacting the lives of millions of developers globallyPlan and facilitate collaborative activities and workshops for your teamShape your team’s roadmaps and vision in close collaboration with product and engineering peers
Perks (for Full Time Employees)
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your lifeHome office setup; we want you comfortable while you work16 weeks of paid Parental leaveTechnology stipend equivalent to $100 net/monthPTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoyQuarterly, company-wide hackathonsTraining stipend for conferences, courses and classesEquity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the companyDocker SwagMedical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Product Design to work closely with Engineering and Product Management in discovering and launching new product capabilities within two Product lines, Verify and Share.
The Verify Product Line is where we develop and ship Docker Scout and are solving challenging problems in the software supply chain market. With millions of active developers globally and the increasing importance and challenge of shipping secure software, this is a rare opportunity to transform an industry.
The Share Product Line is where we develop and ship Docker Official Images, publisher tools, and Docker Hub. Docker Hub and our content help developers to bring their ideas to life by delivering a magical experience simplifying and accelerating the complexities of building and shipping applications.
Product Design at Docker is a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for those who are energized by designing for technical users. While we work closely with Product Management and Engineering to build and learn quickly, building a thriving Product Design community is critical to our success. As a manager on the team you will be responsible for contributing operational improvements and shaping team culture. Come help us shape the future of Product Design at Docker!
Responsibilities:
Hire, coach and mentor a team of ~4 talented and dedicated designers. Provide ongoing guidance and support to help the team grow professionally and deliver high quality resultsOversee multiple cross-functional teams and projects, ensuring designers are focused on delivering value to our customersFacilitate design reviews and communicate upwards and outwards to ensure open collaboration and visibility of your team’s workWork closely with cross-functional leadership to incorporate user and design perspectives into strategy, roadmap and planningContribute to design deliverables as needed to help the team deliverEnsure frequent research with the customer, both internal and externalWork with the Product Design team across all Product Lines to drive the development and maintenance of design guidelines and best practices to foster coherent experiences across productsWork as part of a larger Product Design organization with shared processes and tools
Ideal candidate:
Genuine interest in the personal and professional growth of your team membersHigh level of taste with track record of raising the bar and keeping it highAbility to drive a predictable and fast-paced design delivery cadence across multiple teamsAbility to drive and ship design-driven initiatives in a matrix environmentPrior experience leading a design team for technical and complex use cases in cross-functional teamsKeen on doing enough hands-on design work to teach and demonstrate a compelling, polished, and innovative design sensibility
What To Expect In The First 30 Days
Get to know the team and connecting via 1:1 sessions with your team and cross-functional peersGet familiar with Docker’s products and technologyUnderstand Docker’s product vision and how it relates to your team's goals and objectivesWrite a heuristic review of opportunities for improvement in the productTell us where you need support as you work to build a world class team
What To Expect In The First 90 Days
Continue learning (we love a growth mindset here and believe in progress over perfection)Orient to the team’s talents, current product direction, and success metricsParticipate in or facilitate user research sessions. Communicate findings with the Product, Design, and Engineering teamsFacilitate team cohesion, team meetings, and feedback sessions across the Product Design team and cross-functionallyGet involved in product roadmap development for your teamDemonstrate impact on direction at Docker while setting goals with the teamDevelop a deep understanding of our users and why they love Docker
What To Expect In The First Year
Deliver UX changes positively impacting the lives of millions of developers globallyPlan and facilitate collaborative activities and workshops for your teamShape your team’s roadmaps and vision in close collaboration with product and engineering peers
Perks (for Full Time Employees)
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your lifeHome office setup; we want you comfortable while you work16 weeks of paid Parental leaveTechnology stipend equivalent to $100 net/monthPTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoyQuarterly, company-wide hackathonsTraining stipend for conferences, courses and classesEquity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the companyDocker SwagMedical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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