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Acuity · 3 weeks ago

Senior Manager User Experience Design

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on creating innovative products and services. The Senior Manager of User Experience Design will lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers, guiding them through the product design lifecycle while ensuring cohesive and scalable experiences across both digital and physical platforms.

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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

Qualification

Product design lifecycleUX/UI design managementDesign tools masteryDigital product launchHardware integrationEmpathetic leadershipTime managementCommunication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

High School Graduate

A portfolio showcasing your 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, with at least 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 to balance team leadership with project deadlines

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to stakeholders and team members

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; bonus points for front-end development or hardware prototyping experience