Centerfield · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Product Design
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expCenterfield is a leading provider of digital marketing solutions, recognized for delivering personalized omnichannel experiences. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Product Design to lead design excellence and web experiences for their client and consumer brands, optimizing usability and developing scalable UX systems.
AdvertisingMarketing AutomationSEMSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the evolution of our design systems, ensuring they are structured, documented, and maintained to support scalability, consistency, and our transition to Figma MCP compatibility
Own and refine design workflows that support multiple working styles while establishing best practices across UX, product design, visual design, user research, and file management
Organize, prioritize, and delegate work with strong business understanding—defining timelines, success metrics, review points, and clear expectations for delivery
Coach and mentor designers across levels (mid, senior, lead), supporting growth across UX, UI, product, visual design, and user research, while developing strong fundamentals in research rigor, unbiased methods, synthesis, and translating insights into action
Define and uphold clear performance standards for each role level, including expectations for craft quality, research integrity, decision-making, and impact
Partner with executive stakeholders and Product leadership to define macro-level design strategy and departmental goals, grounding decisions in both qualitative insights and quantitative performance data
Translate strategic goals into well-scoped projects and clear design briefs that align teams around user needs, business objectives, and measurable outcomes
Foster a team culture rooted in accountability, curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning—where experimentation, validation, and iteration are part of the design process
Partner closely with Product Management to align on roadmap priorities, design resourcing, and evolving business needs, adapting plans quickly in response to feedback, data, and new insights
Lead the design team in planning, executing, and evaluating A/B tests and experiments, ensuring hypotheses are well-formed and results are clearly understood and acted upon
Analyze experimentation results and ongoing performance metrics to inform design direction, identify opportunities, and guide iteration on existing solutions
Oversee user research and usability studies, coaching designers on how to frame the right questions, select appropriate methods, minimize bias, and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights
Provide thoughtful, high-quality design critique across all stages of work—from early concepts and wireframes to polished, production-ready solutions—evaluating both craft and the strength of underlying rationale and evidence
Synthesize design outcomes and team performance into clear narratives for designers, partners, and leadership, connecting design decisions to user impact and business results
Model resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Set and reinforce clear expectations for performance, professional norms, and accountability across the team
Deliver timely, direct, and constructive feedback—addressing risks early while recognizing strong performance and growth
Build and maintain a healthy team culture by fostering trust, addressing conflict constructively, and modeling desired behaviors
Maintain consistent managerial rhythms, including 1:1s, documentation, and goal tracking, to ensure clarity, continuity, and follow-through for every direct report
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of management experience within product design and digital experiences, bonus if within ad-tech / D2C web experiences
At least 8 years in the field of design, bonus if UXR overlap
A deep understanding of product strategy as it relates to design and business needs and design heuristics and principles of both visual and product design
An excellent communicator with equally strong organization skills, experience in successfully aligning stakeholders on the what and why of our work
A proven record of success in managing teams through both individual and business challenges
Proven success increasing conversion and engagement via thoughtful and delightful design
Experience designing for different industries/products with an informed approach to optimizing design for UX and product goals
Experience in using quant/qual data to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive strategic product and design decisions
Benefits
Competitive salary + semi-annual bonus
Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it!
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave
401(k) company match plan – fully vested on day 1
Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills
Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks
Award-winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA)
Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks
Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training)
Free onsite gym + locker rooms
Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.)
Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within!
Company
Centerfield
Centerfield is a Advertising Technology & Search Engine Marketing platform.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$292MKey Investors
Prospect Capital CorporationH.I.G. Growth PartnersH.I.G. Capital
2020-01-21Acquired
2017-02-08Debt Financing· $136M
2017-01-31Private Equity· $156M
Leadership Team
Zach Robbins
SVP, Strategy & Operations
Chad Lovell
President, Insurance
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