UX Design Manager

RSM US LLP•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$126,500 - $223,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The UX Design Manager leads a UX design team delivering high-quality, user-centered digital experiences across products and platforms. The role provides strategic direction for user experience initiatives, oversees design execution, and collaborates with product and engineering leaders to deliver cohesive, intuitive, and accessible solutions. The manager maintains a hands-on design presence while guiding team development, design standards, and user research practices. RSM describes its purpose as instilling confidence in a world of change and empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. It offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Most roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with team members aligned to an RSM office and meeting in person when it supports clients, teams, development, or relationship-building; some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities, and client needs. The compensation range for this role is $126,500–$223,900. Selected candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human–Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience leading UX design work across complex, multi-platform digital products.
Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools, such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
Experience leading or overseeing user research initiatives and synthesizing insights into actionable design strategies.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to guide and influence design direction across teams and disciplines.
Portfolio showcasing strategic design thinking, the end-to-end UX process, and leadership in design execution.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of UX designers, set clear expectations, provide coaching, and ensure high-quality design output.
Define UX strategy and design direction for products, features, or digital programs in alignment with user needs and organizational goals.
Oversee and contribute to UX deliverables, including user journeys, workflow diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity UI designs, and accessibility considerations.
Plan and oversee user research activities, including interviews, usability studies, concept testing, and analytics analysis, and incorporate findings into decision-making.
Maintain and evolve design systems to ensure consistent patterns, components, and standards across digital products.
Partner with product management, engineering, and business stakeholders to shape requirements, prioritize work, and ensure successful design implementation.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve design challenges and guide product direction using user-centered insights.
Present and advocate for UX perspectives in roadmap discussions, planning sessions, and leadership forums.
Identify improvements to processes, tools, and workflows that enhance team efficiency and design quality.
Track user feedback, metrics, and performance data to support continuous product improvement.
Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and inclusive design within the team.