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Senior Design Manager - Growth

Mercury
Location
San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within Canada or United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Design
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing product or growth designers
  • Track record of using design to drive measurable business outcomes
  • Strong visual and product judgment
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment
  • Curiosity about customer behavior and design quality
  • Comfort with various leadership modes including strategic partnership and direct feedback
What the job really is

The Senior Design Manager for Growth at Mercury will lead a team of designers focused on enhancing customer experiences throughout the user journey, from initial discovery to activation and virality. This role involves collaborating with Product and Engineering to identify opportunities for growth, using experimentation and customer insights to inform design decisions, and fostering a culture of high-quality design within the team.

Benefits
  • Base salary
  • Equity (stock options/RSUs)
  • Competitive salary and equity ranges updated regularly based on industry data
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or design tools mentioned
  • Role emphasizes both leadership and hands-on design work
  • Ambiguous problem space may require strong adaptability
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