Manager, Product Design

Job Description

Manager, Product Design (Visual Design) - Bleacher Report

The Job
Elevates the design and ideation process of the Product Design team.

The Daily
• You'll promote an environment of creativity and risk-taking; getting hands-on with a team of Sr. Designers to unlock unique and forward-looking ideas and solutions under your direction.
• You'll help direct a new and contemporary design language for B/R's consumer products e.g., Mobile Apps, Website, and Connected TV Apps
• You'll advocate for the team and their ideas with x-functional partners and stakeholders; You're a good listener but also a persuasive storyteller with a point of view to change minds and opinions
• You'll mentor and inspire x-functional partners from product to engineering on the design and ideation process; not afraid to push back on a deadline out or pushing the team to meet a deadline as well
• You'll translate abstract ideas and ambiguous requirements into tangible and clear deliverables for your team

The Essentials
• A solid understanding of the design AND idea generation process that can foster innovation or forward-looking solutions
• Manages stress and adversity in a positive, constructive manner during difficult situations and tight deadlines
• Strong design advocacy skills to prioritize constructive feedback from x-functional partners and designers
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; change communication method and style to speak to different audiences and their needs
• Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to manage several projects at any one time
• Stays abreast of current design trends and technologies; strong understanding of iOS and Android patterns/guidelines
• Makes the calendar work for you, not the other way around; takes ownership of their day and priorities
• Transparent, prompt, and collaborative

Who You Are
• You have a diverse portfolio of creative design work executed by yourself or teams you've led
• You are passionate about design and excited about Bleacher Report
• You have 6-8+ years of designing mobile products and/or digital experiences (preferably on mobile).
• You have 2+ years design management experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of shipped work with real outcomes and metrics
• Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2xm66-18-222-39-205-42 in your application.