Principal Program Manager, Tinder
Design
$210-255k
Internal peer equity
3+ days a week in office
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$210-255k
Internal peer equity
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- You have an understanding of the design and development process and the ability to push timelines when needed, as well as curating and strengthening the design culture at Tinder
- You have experience building a culture of design-led innovation, and understand how to deeply partner with cross-functional partners to build products that advocate for the user
- You will partner closely with the VP of Design, and contribute to the development and success of a tight-knit design team, driving high quality results while meeting ambitious deadlines
- You are a thoughtful and effective leader, deeply detail oriented, and comfortable with change and uncertainty in a dynamic work environment
- Experience with establishing processes and team culture within product design and/or brand design teams
- You can independently translate high-level ideas into practical plans, and can adapt to constant change and ambiguous situations while simultaneously driving multiple complex projects
- An open, communicative, and reliable leader who is able to work closely with cross-functional partners, organizational leaders
- You have a bias towards action and are able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment
- 10+ years experience as a Design Program Manager, Producer and/or Design Ops leader in a fast-paced product design, brand team, or creative organization
- Proven experience in successfully delivering sophisticated programs and leading through change management
- Deep expertise in partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Design, Research, and Marketing teams
- Expert- level knowledge and experience related to customer-centric product development lifecycles
- Experience leading large cross-functional collaborations with internal partners and 3rd parties/vendors
- Strong communication skills, ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations and strategies
- Demonstrated skill of negotiating and distilling sophisticated requirements from multiple partners into a coherent brief
What the job involves
- In this role you will handle high-profile projects that touch product and brand design across multiple platforms and features worldwide, while also improving both how we work and what we work on
- From product launches to marketing initiatives, process docs to workload management, you and the design team’s work will directly impact the experience for millions of our members
- You are familiar with product design workflows and have experience working with designers across product design, marketing, and design system specialties
- Establish the Design Operations function within the company by creating standard methodologies, aligning partners and managing expectations within the larger product organization
- Partner with Product Design, Content Design, Brand Design, Localization and User Experience Research to prioritize, staff and manage projects
- Collaborate with the rest of the Program Management Organization to standardize and align processes, tooling and priorities across the entire business
- Advocate and drive user-centered processes across the Product and Marketing organization through deep partnership, influence and rationale
- Work with teams across the organization including front-end and back-end engineers, designers, product managers, localization, communications, and marketing to deliver industry-leading product and brand experiences
- Develop training programs to establish and enforce design standards across marketing and product
- Manage design resources, tools and budgets across the design team
- Actively contribute to developing the culture of Design at Tinder, including mentoring others, advocating for design and research
- Build and launch the development and production workflows of innovative media, content types, and products
- Proactively identify issues and solutions, and marshal resources vital to attack and resolve. Coordinate with teams to identify issues, prioritize tasks and track risks to schedule and product quality, including cross-functional dependencies across engineering, product, and marketing
- Drive on time delivery and deployment, identifying development and feasibility needs, establishing achievements for checkpoints and status updates
- Lead highly cross-functional meetings and own translating requirements into clear documentation to ratify decisions and ensure designers meet those requirements
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sign-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionised the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalise on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
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