Product Design Manager, Dandy

• This role is perfect for someone with a deep passion for user-centered design, boasting over 8+ years of experience in product design, ideally within fast-paced tech startups
• Our ideal candidate has a track record of managing design teams through the complete product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, across both physical and digital touchpoints
• A seasoned design leader with 8+ years of product design experience, including substantial time leading design teams
• A portfolio showcasing excellence in UX and visual design, with a strong emphasis on user-centric methodologies and a successful track record of leading projects from conception to completion
• Expertise in prototyping, interaction design, and utilizing design systems, with a preference for those proficient in Figma
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a knack for delivering simple solutions to complex challenges
• Experience fostering team growth and advocating for design best practices and processes within a collaborative, iterative design environment
• Strategic and product thinking capabilities, with a focus on understanding the 'why' behind design decisions and product directions
• Adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment, comfortable with juggling multiple roles and responsibilities

Desirable

• Dandy is on the lookout for a visionary Design Manager to lead our dynamic product design team
• As a leader in our product team, you'll mentor designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, operators, and dental professionals
• You will not only drive the creation of products that are fostering a growing level of engagement and efficiency for both internal and external customers, but also ones that are exceptionally user-friendly and delightful
• Lead and expand the product design team, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration
• Strategize and oversee the design process, ensuring seamless integration of user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity designs into the product development lifecycle
• Mentor team members, helping them grow their skills and career paths, while maintaining high design standards and practices
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering, and go-to-market leaders to define product strategy, ensuring design solutions meet customer needs and business goals
• Drive the evolution of our design system, ensuring it supports efficient and effective design and development processes
• Balance long-term vision with short-term objectives, making strategic decisions on design priorities and trade-offs
• Champion user-centered design principles across the organization, advocating for user needs and ensuring the delivery of optimal user experiences