Senior Manager User Experience Design
Full Time
Manager Level
7+ years
Posted 1 week ago
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Lead and contribute to the full spectrum of product design, spanning digital software experiences and physical hardware interfaces, while managing and mentoring a team of UX/UI designers. This role shapes how QSC delivers exceptional product experiences that bridge the digital and physical worlds.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design of converged, multi-channel solutions across both software and hardware products
- Build scalable systems and design frameworks that empower your team and ensure consistency across product lines
- Manage and mentor a team of UX/UI designers, providing regular feedback, career development guidance, and performance evaluations
- Drive multidisciplinary collaboration in agile and/or lean product development environments across complex projects
- Influence all stages of the product lifecycle—product definition, user research, design execution, development, QA, and hardware integration
- Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineering leads (software and hardware) to ensure design solutions meet user needs and business goals
- Champion responsible design practices that prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and ethical considerations
- Foster a culture of curiosity and innovation at the intersection of design, product, and technology
- Contribute to organizational initiatives that enhance team culture, design excellence, and impact across QSC
Requirements
- Portfolio showcasing direct contributions across the full product design lifecycle (Discovery → Definition → Design Execution → Developer/Engineer Handoff), including both digital and physical product experiences
- Proven success in launching digital and/or hardware-integrated products and services
- 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring design teams
- 7+ years of experience in product design within consultancies, in-house teams, or product organizations
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business challenges and user needs into elegant, functional design solutions across modalities
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design (Product, Visual, Interaction, Industrial) or equivalent professional experience
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Collaborative mindset with experience working closely with engineers (software and hardware), product managers, and cross-functional teams
- A strong, empathetic leader who inspires and motivates team members to deliver high-quality work
- Mastery of design tools such as Figma
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design (Product, Visual, Interaction, Industrial) or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of experience in product design within consultancies, in-house teams, or product organizations, with at least 2+ years managing and mentoring design teams
Nice to Have
- Front-end development experience
- Hardware prototyping experience
Skills
Agile
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Figma
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Lean Product Development
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* Required skills
Benefits
Dental coverage
Health care
401(k) benefits
Vision plans
Commissions/incentive compensation
About WhiteOptics LLC
WhiteOptics LLC is part of Acuity Brands, an industrial technology company creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with a focus on intelligent spaces and AV technology.
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