Oakley · 23 hours ago
Manager- User Experience (VPL)
Foothill Ranch, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expOakley is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of vision care products. The UX Manager leads projects and mentors the research team, aligning research tools and methods to business goals to enhance product strategies.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Manage direct and functional reports, building team and process infrastructure. Identify process and skill gaps to improve effectiveness and speed. Introduce new methodologies that support the UX strategy
Apply design thinking to shape cross‑functional workflows, workshops, and project milestones
Partner with VPL leadership to build a UX strategy aligned with product, marketing, R&D, and sport performance initiatives
Collaborate with global Essilor/Luxottica UX/CMI teams as partners and resources
Assign projects, set priorities, and ensure strong handoff and ideation
Translate project goals into user research plans, including guides, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and persona development
Plan, design, and conduct rigorous in‑person usability testing and ethnographic research
Conduct analytics‑based research including competitive benchmarks and heuristic evaluations
Produce data‑driven reports, user profiles, workflows, and day‑in‑the‑life scenarios
Ensure creation of case documents to deepen organizational understanding of users
Present research findings to innovation and design teams for integration into product decisions
Provide design suggestions informed by research, observation, and expertise
Partner closely with VPL leadership to optimize timelines and support transparency and collaboration across teams
Develop and refine research methods and train the team accordingly
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, human sciences, or related field
5+ years' experience in physical product development, user experience, consumer insights, or strategic planning
End‑to‑end research experience across multiple methodologies
Strong interest in voice‑of‑customer insights, translating findings into requirements, conducting evaluations, and communicating results
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods
Statistical analysis skills and familiarity with statistical tools
Ability to visualize and present complex research clearly
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with internal and external partners
Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, agile environment, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to evaluate processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency or goal achievement
Ability to travel up to 30%, domestic and international
Preferred
Master's degree/PhD in Engineering, Design, human sciences or related
Outdoor gear expertise including knowledge of goggles, eyewear, helmets, or performance apparel
Benefits
Health care
Retirement savings
Paid time off/vacation
Various employee discounts
Company
Oakley
Together we’re cultivating a safe and inclusive environment where all voices can evoke meaningful and purposeful change.
1001-5000 employees
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