Senior Manager, Product Design

Western Union•Denver, CO

4d•$130,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Manager, Product Design – Denver, CO The Senior Manager, Product Design will lead the design of our holistic compliance application suite, ensuring the creation of intuitive, user-centered designs and experiences. This leadership position combines design strategy, governance, and creating impeccable user interfaces at scale. This individual will guide and mentor junior team members, advocate for user experience principles, and contribute to the continuous improvement our design practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in user experience design and will be a key contributor to product strategy and innovation.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of leading design projects from concept to completion.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
Expertise in prototyping tools like InVision, Principle, or Framer.
Strong knowledge of front-end development practices for collaboration with developers.
Expertise in user testing tools (e.g., UserTesting, Hotjar, Maze) and analytics platforms.
Deep understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience managing and guiding a design team.
Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex design ideas clearly and persuasively.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align user experience goals with business objectives.
Highly collaborative, able to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and other stakeholders.
Adaptable and comfortable in fast-paced environments, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certifications in UI/UX design or related areas are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts for large-scale, high-impact projects, driving design direction and ensuring consistency across platforms.
Lead, mentor, and manage UI/UX designer(s), fostering a collaborative and high-performance design culture.
Champion user experience within the company, promoting best practices and user-centric design solutions informed by user research and data.
Stay current on emerging UI/UX and industry trends, design technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the design team.
Contribute to the evolution of the company’s design systems, ensuring scalability and consistency across all products
Conduct in-depth user research, including user interviews, persona development, and journey mapping, to inform design decisions.
Synthesize research findings into actionable insights that shape the design and development process.
Use data-driven approaches to measure user satisfaction and identify areas for improvement in the user experience.
Ensure that designs are tested rigorously to meet user needs and business goals before launch.
Develop high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and detailed UI specifications that can be handed off to development teams.
Lead the creation of design systems and ensure adherence to UI/UX guidelines and design principles.
Provide strategic input on interactive elements, animations, and transitions to elevate the user experience.
Lead, mentor, and manage UI/UX designer(s), fostering a collaborative and high-performance design culture.
Set clear goals and expectations for design deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Oversee design across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to adopt new tools and techniques that enhance design quality and efficiency.
Present design concepts and solutions to clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership, clearly articulating the rationale behind design decisions.
Build strong relationships with product, engineering, marketing, and other teams to drive cross-functional alignment on design initiatives.
Act as the primary point of contact between the design team and other departments, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.
Facilitate design workshops, brainstorming sessions, and stakeholder meetings to guide design direction.
Ensure high-quality, consistent, and innovative design solutions across all products and platforms.
Lead design reviews and ensure the design team maintains a high standard of work.