Senior Manager, Product Design (Foundations) at Headway

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Mental Health, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience leading successful design system or product design teams
Extensive experience in building and shipping design systems across a variety of systems
Experience building and scaling a design team
Great communication and excel in making complex technical details easy to understand
Value high quality visual design with attention to detail

Responsibilities

Lead the design systems across our products, as well as lead the team defining these systems. Advocate of design craftsmanship across our product, design, and engineering organizations
Oversee the foundational experiences including insurance experiences, support experiences and security experiences for our customers
Manage the internal tooling experiences that helps Headway operate efficiently
Hire, lead, and coach a team of design system designers, content designers, and product designers responsible for design systems and foundational experiences

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DesignDesign SystemsContent DesignUI/UX DesignTeam LeadershipInsurance Platform DesignInternal Tools Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Product Design role?

The expected base pay range for this position is $215,900 - $254,000.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience is required for this design manager role?

Candidates need 3+ years leading successful design system or product design teams, extensive experience building and shipping design systems, and experience building and scaling a design team.

What will I be leading as the Design Manager?

You will lead and coach a team of design system designers, content designers, and product designers responsible for design systems and foundational experiences.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have great communication skills, excel at making complex technical details easy to understand, and value high-quality visual design with attention to detail.

Headway

Connects patients with affordable mental health services

About Headway

Headway simplifies the process of finding and paying for mental health therapy. It operates in the mental health market, addressing the challenge that many Americans face in accessing care due to high costs and complicated insurance processes. For individuals, Headway provides a platform where they can easily search for therapists and psychiatrists who accept their insurance, allowing them to find the right mental health care without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For mental health care providers, Headway reduces the administrative workload associated with accepting insurance, enabling them to focus more on patient care. The company connects patients with providers while ensuring effective use of insurance, and it generates revenue by partnering with health plans and providers. Headway's goal is to create a more accessible and affordable mental healthcare system.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$318.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

HSA / FSA

401K

Work-from-Home Stipend

Therapy Reimbursement

16-week parental leave for eligible employees

Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership

13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st

Flexible Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and professional development

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace.

Potential backlash from professionals feeling undervalued by Headway's platform.

Regulatory scrutiny as Headway expands into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Differentiation

Headway simplifies finding and paying for therapy with an insurance-accepting provider network.

It reduces administrative burdens for mental health professionals, enhancing focus on patient care.

Headway's platform offers both virtual and in-person therapy sessions, increasing accessibility.

Upsides

Raised $100M in Series D to expand into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Partnerships with Cigna and Blues plan to expand services to all 50 states.

Growing demand for telehealth services boosts Headway's market potential.

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