BusPatrol · 1 week ago
Manager Product Design
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expBusPatrol is on a mission to make school transportation safer for children and communities. They are seeking an experienced Manager of Product Design to lead a team of designers and drive user-centric design initiatives that enhance their AI-powered safety solutions.
GovTechLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyTransportation
Responsibilities
Define and champion the user experience strategy for BusPatrol products, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs
Thoughtfully partner with Research to distribute research efforts to ensure rapid, high quality happens research often
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of UX/UI designers
Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and support to designers at all levels
Foster a collaborative and inclusive design culture within the team and across departments
Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle
Define and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and efficiency across products
Participate in design critiques and provide valuable feedback to the team
Ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables, including wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to bring products to market successfully
Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders at all levels
Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales
Represent BusPatrol at industry events and conferences
Continuously research and explore new design trends and technologies
Identify and implement opportunities to improve the user experience and product usability
Drive innovation and experimentation within the design team
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated expertise in user research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design
Deep passion for creating exceptional user experiences and a strong understanding of user-centered design principles
Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and support in their professional development
Experience in working in an agile framework
Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and prototyping tools
Ability to analyze data, identify user needs, and develop creative solutions to complex design challenges
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, or a related field
Preferred
Experience working in the relevant industry, e.g., transportation, technology
A master's degree is a plus
Ability to travel domestically each quarter (typically 10%-15% travel)
Benefits
Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off
An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety
The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team, focused on leading edge technology
The ability to contribute to purpose driven work that makes a difference in the lives of real people every day.
Company
BusPatrol
BusPatrol is the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm solution, protecting 2M students, reducing violations, and making roads safer.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
BusPatrol has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2023 (2)
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Weatherford Capital
2024-06-06Private Equity
2024-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Karoon Monfared
CEO
Justin Meyers
President & Chief Innovation Officer
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