Cube Software
Product Design Manager
Cube Software, New York, New York, us, 10261
Cube is on a mission to help every company hit their numbers.
The world has evolved, but business planning has not. Most Finance teams still manage their planning and analysis in spreadsheets, yet the ones who replace them end up going back over 80% of the time. Cube is a cloud-based FP&A platform that helps companies hit their numbers without sacrificing their spreadsheets.
Cube is backed by top-tier investors such as Battery Ventures and Mayfield. Together, we're building a culture that challenges and celebrates everyone with a path to growth. We're guided by our company values to stay Nimble, keep our approach focused and Simple, create Joyful moments for ourselves and our customers, remember that we're all Human, and be as Impactful as we can! As we enter our next phase of growth, we believe having the right Cubers on our team will be the reason we win.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Design Manager to lead UX for the Cube suite of products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user experience design, a passion for creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, and the ability to work with a cross-functional team to drive towards product design goals.
The Product Design Manager will work closely with product management, engineering, and marketing, to ensure our products meet the highest standards of usability and user satisfaction. This is a player-coach role with individual contributor responsibilities as well as managing a senior designer.
Role Requirements:Develop and implement a comprehensive UX strategy that aligns with the company's overall business goals and objectives.Define and prioritize user experience initiatives, ensuring they are effectively integrated into the product development lifecycle.Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices across the organization.Lead user research activities, including usability testing, surveys, and interviews, to gather insights and validate design decisions.Ensure that all designs are consistent with brand guidelines and meet accessibility standards.Collaborate with product managers, engineers, marketing, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.Perform the role of player-coach: lead and build out the UX design team while actively contributing as a senior designer.You could be a great fit if
You have a Bachelor's degree in UX design, Graphic Design, or related industry experience.You have at least 5 years of UX design, with at least 1 year in a management role.⛰ You have a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of UX design projects and successful outcomes.You have proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma or similar.You have experience with user research methods and tools, including usability testing, surveys, and interviews.Bonus Points
You know front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)!You're familiar with agile/scrum methodologies and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.You stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in UX design and user research.The annual base salary for this role ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 USD. This range applies to candidates who can commute to our New York office or are located in the Bay Area.
The expectations above are meant to represent the ideal candidate, but if you don't meet all of them and think you'd be a great fit for this role, please apply. This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States. Immigration sponsorship is not available at this time.
Benefits
Our flexible paid vacation and sick/mental health time guidelines help you get the time and space you need.We have a number of Flex Days built in throughout the year when everyone at Cube can use the day to catch up on a project, take a customer call/demo, or recharge at home or in your community.We offer stock options to all full-time employees of Cube, as we want you to be connected to the success of the company.We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance options, including FSA/HSA options plus free memberships to OneMedical, Teledoc, and Talkspace.We give up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.We offer each Cuber a $100 learning budget to spend on books, classes, or events that support your developmentYou'll be joining an experienced team of tech startup leaders who are eager to work with you and provide support and mentorship!You'll work for a company that our customers are truly excited about!Our Company Values
Nimble : Our flexibility is an asset. It means we're always learning, staying receptive to feedback, and making changes quickly. We learn from our customers just like they learn from us.Simple : We're thoughtful and make decisions that favor quality over quantity. Focus is our focus. To quote Einstein, "If you can't explain it simply you don't understand it well enough." Simplicity is also synonymous with clarity in our context - there are many things we could focus on, but prioritizing and communicating clearly will make a huge impact on us.Joyful : Our product elevates people in unsung roles - as a company, we want to create joyful experiences for our customers, teammates, candidates, and community, by creating connections and taking time to celebrate the impact we make.Human : We're a group of humans building products for humans. The way we operate, communicate and collaborate is thoughtful and empathetic.Impactful : We're not satisfied with doing what's expected. We strive to go above and beyond, taking the lead to make a meaningful difference for our customers.
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The world has evolved, but business planning has not. Most Finance teams still manage their planning and analysis in spreadsheets, yet the ones who replace them end up going back over 80% of the time. Cube is a cloud-based FP&A platform that helps companies hit their numbers without sacrificing their spreadsheets.
Cube is backed by top-tier investors such as Battery Ventures and Mayfield. Together, we're building a culture that challenges and celebrates everyone with a path to growth. We're guided by our company values to stay Nimble, keep our approach focused and Simple, create Joyful moments for ourselves and our customers, remember that we're all Human, and be as Impactful as we can! As we enter our next phase of growth, we believe having the right Cubers on our team will be the reason we win.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Design Manager to lead UX for the Cube suite of products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user experience design, a passion for creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, and the ability to work with a cross-functional team to drive towards product design goals.
The Product Design Manager will work closely with product management, engineering, and marketing, to ensure our products meet the highest standards of usability and user satisfaction. This is a player-coach role with individual contributor responsibilities as well as managing a senior designer.
Role Requirements:Develop and implement a comprehensive UX strategy that aligns with the company's overall business goals and objectives.Define and prioritize user experience initiatives, ensuring they are effectively integrated into the product development lifecycle.Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices across the organization.Lead user research activities, including usability testing, surveys, and interviews, to gather insights and validate design decisions.Ensure that all designs are consistent with brand guidelines and meet accessibility standards.Collaborate with product managers, engineers, marketing, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.Perform the role of player-coach: lead and build out the UX design team while actively contributing as a senior designer.You could be a great fit if
You have a Bachelor's degree in UX design, Graphic Design, or related industry experience.You have at least 5 years of UX design, with at least 1 year in a management role.⛰ You have a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of UX design projects and successful outcomes.You have proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma or similar.You have experience with user research methods and tools, including usability testing, surveys, and interviews.Bonus Points
You know front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)!You're familiar with agile/scrum methodologies and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.You stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in UX design and user research.The annual base salary for this role ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 USD. This range applies to candidates who can commute to our New York office or are located in the Bay Area.
The expectations above are meant to represent the ideal candidate, but if you don't meet all of them and think you'd be a great fit for this role, please apply. This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States. Immigration sponsorship is not available at this time.
Benefits
Our flexible paid vacation and sick/mental health time guidelines help you get the time and space you need.We have a number of Flex Days built in throughout the year when everyone at Cube can use the day to catch up on a project, take a customer call/demo, or recharge at home or in your community.We offer stock options to all full-time employees of Cube, as we want you to be connected to the success of the company.We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance options, including FSA/HSA options plus free memberships to OneMedical, Teledoc, and Talkspace.We give up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.We offer each Cuber a $100 learning budget to spend on books, classes, or events that support your developmentYou'll be joining an experienced team of tech startup leaders who are eager to work with you and provide support and mentorship!You'll work for a company that our customers are truly excited about!Our Company Values
Nimble : Our flexibility is an asset. It means we're always learning, staying receptive to feedback, and making changes quickly. We learn from our customers just like they learn from us.Simple : We're thoughtful and make decisions that favor quality over quantity. Focus is our focus. To quote Einstein, "If you can't explain it simply you don't understand it well enough." Simplicity is also synonymous with clarity in our context - there are many things we could focus on, but prioritizing and communicating clearly will make a huge impact on us.Joyful : Our product elevates people in unsung roles - as a company, we want to create joyful experiences for our customers, teammates, candidates, and community, by creating connections and taking time to celebrate the impact we make.Human : We're a group of humans building products for humans. The way we operate, communicate and collaborate is thoughtful and empathetic.Impactful : We're not satisfied with doing what's expected. We strive to go above and beyond, taking the lead to make a meaningful difference for our customers.
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