Meltwater · 4 months ago
Design Manager of Global Applications
Hybrid Remote, Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expMeltwater is a global company that empowers customers to analyze vast amounts of data for better business decisions. The Design Manager of Global Applications will manage the design system and AI-driven platform experiences, leading a team to enhance user interfaces and champion user-centered design principles.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationPublic RelationsSaaSSocial MediaSocial Media ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Creation and Craft: Execute and design strong user interfaces, user prototypes, wireframes, and visual designs. Use the most recent GenAI tools to provide sophisticated design prototypes and AI-driven solutions. (IE. Lovable, v0, Cursor). Also work in Figma to ensure pixel perfect designs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proactively engage with designers and developers to ensure alignment with development requirements and systems documentation. Work with the UX design research team to identify user pain points, assess products, and identify UX opportunities
User-Centered Advocacy: Champion user-centered design principles in all projects
Process Guidance: Collaborate with teams to align Meltwater design efforts with core business objectives, executing on UX priorities and facilitating a strong design process to further elevate our UI
Mentorship & Leadership: Oversee the execution of one product designer, ensuring their work meets high standards in interaction design, UI, and human-centered design to produce new design patterns that are consistent with the platform
Partnership Development: Collaborate with other product managers (PMs), and UX Directors to foster strong design ethic and outcomes
Facilitation of Innovation: Lead teams through ideation, feasibility assessments, and story-mapping workshops to enhance design and development processes
Communication: Be a strong story teller to cross-functional leaders, developers, and stakeholders, promoting a holistic view of user experience
Design Quality Assurance: Conduct UI reviews of design patterns through product-based evaluations and system-wide assessments
Culture Building: Be a strong contributor to design culture while continuously helping the design practice to grow
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Product Design/Visual UI Design/UI/UX
At minimum 3-5 years of experience managing a design team
Minimum of 3-5 years working in SaaS and enterprise applications
Proven portfolio showcasing extensive UX/UI work and also experience with AI tools such as Lovable, v0, or Cursor
You have a point of view on industry best practices and design principles
Demonstrated ability to deliver products with a focus on final outcomes
Strong communication skills for presenting ideas clearly to business stakeholders
Strong experience collaborating with engineering teams to refine & develop UX
Expert proficiency in Figma
Strong understanding of the Design Thinking process stages
Experience collaborating with other designers/design teams for system-wide improvements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design or a related field
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React and MUI
Benefits
Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance
Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans
Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters
Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need
Ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career
Company
Meltwater
Meltwater is a social listening platform that offers businesses insights into online reputation, industry trends, and customer behavior.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (10)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
VerdaneVista Equity PartnersSilicon Valley Bank
2023-12-18Private Equity· $65M
2019-03-15Private Equity· $175M
2017-02-07Debt Financing· $60M
Leadership Team
John Box
Chief Executive Officer
Aditya Jami
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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