Senior Product Design Manager

The Weather Company•New York, NY

4d•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Product Design Manager will lead a team of product designers in creating engaging, intuitive experiences for millions of daily active users. The role operates at the intersection of human-centered design, business strategy, and technological innovation, helping shape the future of the company’s consumer digital portfolio. The role is expected to use AI thoughtfully and proactively to accelerate performance, improve work quality, and explore new possibilities.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in digital product design.
5+ years of direct people management experience building consumer-facing apps.
A proven record of shipping successful, high-volume consumer products with exceptional interface craftsmanship and polished UX, and the ability to explain their impact.
Deep experience using analytics tools such as Amplitude and user research platforms to drive design changes.
Mastery of Figma and modern prototyping tools, and familiarity with iOS and Android guidelines.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy, and a commitment to high-quality design that meets project requirements and exceeds expectations.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management and leadership to define the user experience vision and product strategy for core consumer app features.
Design features that improve retention, conversion, and user enjoyment, informed by user empathy, behavioral psychology, and market trends.
Champion high standards for user flows, interaction design, motion design, and visual polish.
Hire, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of product and interaction designers.
Establish career paths, conduct regular performance reviews, and foster an inclusive, creative design culture.
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, UXR, Data Science, and Marketing to ship updates quickly while balancing user needs and business goals.
Combine qualitative and quantitative user research with product analytics to validate design decisions.
Oversee the evolution of the consumer-facing design system to maintain visual and functional consistency across iOS, Android, and Web.
Use generative AI for rapid concept development and prototyping, and encourage its use across the design team.