The Carrera Agency · 1 day ago
User Interface Design Manager
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expThe Carrera Agency is seeking an experienced Interactive Visual Design Manager to lead digital design initiatives and mentor designers. In this role, you will combine strategic design leadership with hands-on execution while collaborating closely with product, marketing, UX, and development teams.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyMarketingPublic Relations
Hiring Manager
Jennifer (Pulcini) Taylor
Responsibilities
Mentor and support junior and mid‑level designers by offering constructive feedback, facilitating skill development, and elevating the team's craft and output quality
Help foster a collaborative, high-performing design culture and contribute to improving design processes across teams
Work closely with product teams, content strategists, developers, SEO specialists, and marketing partners to define and deliver user‑centered design solutions
Collaborate with multiple creative agencies (UX, Digital, Creative) and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and project direction
Contribute to and influence design strategy to ensure digital experiences support broader marketing objectives and user needs
Partner with the UX researcher to review and analyze usability studies, behavioral data, and experimentation results, contributing to insights and turning them into meaningful design enhancements and strategic direction
Create visually impactful, on‑brand layouts for websites, landing pages, social media experiences, and event platforms (including Cvent for webinars and live demos)
Design intuitive wireframes, high‑fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes rooted in UX best practices and responsive design principles
Ensure consistency across platforms by leveraging existing design system libraries and contributing to their expansion
Build and maintain intuitive, scalable design, content, and media library structures to support cross-team workflows
Partner with the development team to ensure that visual and interaction designs are implemented accurately and function as intended
Build pages using existing HTML/CSS modules while applying creative problem‑solving and design thinking when components or resources are limited
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience designing digital experiences for enterprise-level organizations and guiding design teams
Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field, or equivalent experience
A strong online portfolio showcasing digital design, UX thinking, and multi-platform work
Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator; InDesign)
Experience working with Content Management Systems and workflows
Hands-on experience working within Frontify (or similar brand management systems) to maintain design systems, brand guidelines, and shared asset libraries
Strong understanding of design systems, information architecture, UX best practices, responsive design, branding, and multi-channel digital content strategy
Comfortable with HTML/CSS and modular page-building frameworks
Strong mentorship skills, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Excellent time management and the ability to flourish in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Strong ability to advocate for the customer/user when creating and presenting designs
Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving instincts
Preferred
Experience in B2B, SaaS, and tech industry environments
UX/UI expertise
Fluency in digital accessibility and WCAG standards
Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and user-testing tools
Understanding of SEO best practices
Company
The Carrera Agency
The Carrera Agency is a talent management agency that specializes in information technology, digital strategy and design.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Barb Munro
Co-founder, Partner
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