UX Design Manager, Developer Tools

Apple

126d • $198,300 - $342,800

About The Position

The Developer Experience Human Interface Design team conceptualizes, designs and ships the user experience for Apple developer tools. The team designs developer tools, including Xcode, used by millions of developers around the world to build, test, and ship software for Apple's platforms! Our team is looking for an experienced design leader who is skilled in user-focused design and has a strong understanding of technical concepts and tools. We care deeply about building experiences that elegantly solve for complex workflows with the finesse of Apple's design principles.

Requirements

• Depth of knowledge of tools and workflows used in software development.
• Effective at driving clarity in product vision that unites technical requirements with user focus.
• Ability to build strong partnerships, influence, and lead a team to deliver high quality outcomes.
• Portfolio demonstrating product design leadership, creative problem solving, and high quality visual design polish.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years industry experience as a UX designer, Human Computer interaction designer, or related role.
• 2+ years of design management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver user experience designs across multiple projects and tools.
• Build strong partnerships with engineering managers, designers, and engineers to pitch innovative ideas.
• Foster a collaborative environment and enhance the effectiveness and cohesion of the team.
• Drive design direction with a mix of hands-on design work and providing creative direction and feedback to the team.
• Represent design goals to partners and executives.
• Interpret and challenge highly technical engineering requirements and business goals to advocate for user-focused product decisions.
• Champion Apple's design standards and ensure that designs are functional, comprehensive, and maintain a high level of visual quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree