Digital Manager - Design Studios
About The Position
The UX/UI Design Manager is a hands-on design leader who balances individual design work with team leadership. The role designs end-to-end digital experiences for client and internal engagements while mentoring and managing a small team of 1–2 designers. It is suited to someone who wants to remain close to the work while growing into broader design leadership. Design Studios is Boston Consulting Group’s in-house creative agency, partnering with case teams, practice areas, and clients to bring strategy to life through branding, digital experiences, and product design. The team combines consulting rigor with creative craft to help clients see and experience the future being built for them. The role is generally expected to be performed from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis, typically around 50% of working time, depending on business needs and local policies and practices.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design.
- At least 1–2 years in a leadership, management, or senior mentorship capacity.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX/UI work across web and/or product design.
- Proficiency in Figma and familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Sketch.
- Experience building or contributing to design systems, conducting usability testing, and translating research into design decisions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including comfort presenting to senior leaders and clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a consulting, agency, or professional services environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end UX/UI design for client-facing and internal digital products, including web apps, dashboards, tools, and interactive presentations.
- Manage, coach, and develop 1–2 designers by providing regular feedback, career guidance, and creative direction.
- Partner with BCG case teams, consultants, and clients to translate business and strategic requirements into intuitive, high-impact design solutions.
- Plan and conduct user research and usability testing, and iterate designs based on findings and stakeholder input.
- Produce wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, and contribute to shared design systems and component libraries.
- Uphold design quality and brand consistency across projects in line with Design Studios and BCG standards.
- Present design concepts, rationale, and trade-offs to senior stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborate with developers and other functions to ensure designs are implemented accurately and effectively.
- Stay current on UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices, and bring fresh thinking to the team.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary performance bonus of up to 20%.
- Retirement contribution starting at 5% and increasing to 10% after 2 years.
- Zero-dollar health insurance premiums for employees, spouses, and children.
- Low $10 copays for doctor visits, urgent care visits, and generic prescriptions.
- Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
- Vision insurance covering glasses and contact lenses annually.
- Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
- Fully vested annual Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions, plus the option to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan.
- Paid parental leave and family benefits, including elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
- Paid time off, including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, and 15 vacation days per year.
- Paid sick time on an as-needed basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
