User Experience Design Manager II at Adobe

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

10+ years in the product design industry with experience in launching products that delight, innovate, and scale by turning complex problems into simple engaging customer experiences
5+ years of people management and leadership experience with a track record of success in hiring, training, and developing designers ranging from junior talent to highly experienced individual contributors
Experience helping your team conduct research, present results, and develop plans to align design decisions with user insights and business objectives
Experience working in large global teams with many moving parts
Willingness to learn about sophisticated subject matter and champion the needs of non-relatable users
Champion customer-centricity, accessibility and inclusivity

Responsibilities

Collaborate and partner: Identify and prioritize opportunities in partnership with Product Management, Engineering, Data Science, and Research leaders. Build alignment and clarity between design and partner teams
Combine design vision and execution to achieve results. Apply critical thinking in line with organizational strategy to optimize the funnel while also elevating the quality of end-to-end journeys
Mentor and develop: Offer guidance and support to your team members, help them overcome complex challenges, encourage learning and growth opportunities, and assist them in setting achievable career goals
Be Customer Driven: Partner deeply with Research and Data to ensure that design decisions are driven by user research and insights, and a rich understanding of behavior
Learn and influence: Stay updated on industry and product technologies and trends. Be curious and explore methods, tools, and processes that improve and optimize how we approach PLG
Advocate and educate: Connect with cross functional Adobe teams to strengthen the narrative and encourage learning about PLG as a business function and organization. Participate in and encourage thought leadership at Adobe wide and industry wide events
Communicate Effectively: Build on how PLG shares its insights with partner teams to increase impact and integration into core product experiences. Clearly communicate design strategy and concepts to senior leadership and partners while advocating for how design decisions contribute to business success

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignDesign ManagementGenerative AIUser ResearchProduct ManagementCross-functional CollaborationPrioritizationBusiness Acumen

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the User Experience Design Manager II position?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What skills and experience are required for this Design Manager role?

Candidates need a strong design background, proven track record of managing design teams and delivering compelling user experiences, strong business sense, competence in driving quality experiences, and ability to work in cross-organization, geographically distributed environments.

What is the company culture like at Adobe for this role?

Adobe is committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity, with new ideas welcome from everywhere in the organization.

What makes a strong candidate for this Design Manager position?

A strong candidate has a proven track record of successfully managing design teams, strong design and business sense, experience delivering compelling user experiences in cross-functional and distributed teams, and leadership skills to mentor and drive results.

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1994Year Founded

$668.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries

10,001+Employees