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Senior Manager, Product Design - Design Platform

Upstart
Location
United States | Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Product Department
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of product design experience
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience
  • Experience building or substantially scaling a design system
  • Experience defining design patterns or platform strategy for web and mobile
  • Experience owning design systems work across components, tokens, documentation, and visual design direction
  • Experience partnering with engineering on design system implementation
Nice to have
  • Ability to prototype or contribute to component implementation
  • Experience with AI-assisted design and design-to-code workflows
  • Knowledge of multi-platform theming and mobile design systems
  • Analytical skills to measure impact and inform decisions
  • Business judgment to set priorities and build leadership support
What the job really is

As a Senior Manager on Upstart's Design Platform team, you will lead a team of two senior designers, focusing on hands-on design work and people management. Your role involves shaping the design system's component architecture, token strategy, and visual language, while also developing AI-enabled workflows that enhance collaboration between designers and engineers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery and establish governance models for the design platform.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation including base pay, bonuses, and equity grants
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability coverage
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for specific locations, only ranges provided
  • Role involves significant hands-on design work, which may not appeal to those seeking purely managerial positions
  • The position requires collaboration with engineering, which may require technical understanding
  • Remote work is encouraged, but in-person collaboration is expected periodically
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