UI/UX Design Studio Manager, Mozilla

• 10+ years of experience in the web, desktop, and mobile design industry
• 4+ years of experience managing a design team
• Advanced knowledge of Figma and FigJam, Photoshop, Illustrator, Inkscape
• Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces for desktop applications
• Extensive experience in UX-driven design efforts and research
• Strong experience in logo and icon design, with a keen eye for producing pixel perfect assets
• Excellent English written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly and concisely interact with an international audience
• Comfortable working on all levels of a complex software and design stack, as well as strong learning and exploration skills
• Deep respect for the different skills and perspectives that people of varied technical and non-technical backgrounds bring to a team
• Dedication to open source and open standards
• Proven ability to deliver and maintain complex design projects
• A user-centered approach, with a keen interest in collaborating with and serving a community’s

Desirable

• We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to manage a team of designers responsible for web, desktop, and mobile applications design, and drive the creation and delivery of a consistent design system and brand identity across the entire organization
• This role will be responsible for creating and leading others in creating digital and print assets for marketing efforts, owning and driving the implementation of a consistent brand identity across the organization, and the implementation of a modular and scalable design system to be used across desktop, mobile, and website applications
• This role reports directly to the Director, Product Engineering
• Manage a team of designers and UX developers
• Drive the exploration and implementation of design solutions through hands-on contributions
• Ensure all the requests coming in for the design team across the organization are collected and prioritized to ensure a consistent and predictable timeline for deliverables
• Closely collaborate with project managers, marketing managers, and engineering managers to ensure visual consistency across the organization
• Provide senior leadership, guidance and support on all matters related to design systems, visual accessibility, and user experience best practices
• Develop and establish departmental standards and procedures
• Plan and kick-off user testing sessions and UX research related to projects and sprints
• Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards