Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.
Existing at the intersection of Data, AI, and Enterprise tools, Snowflake Design is a world-class team of curious problem solvers on a mission to evolve and improve how the world works with data. Great design is a strategic differentiator for Snowflake — but that differentiation doesn’t come automatically. We’re looking for talented, collaborative designers to join the team and drive the mission forward while doing career-defining work.
Snowflake is seeking an exceptional Senior Design Manager to lead key design efforts across areas of Snowflake’s UI Products. As a key member of the design leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in defining our design strategy, driving innovation, and championing a user-centric approach to product development. Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, you will bring a wealth of experience in designing for a variety of product tools and crafting scalable design solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in design management roles, with a passion for diving deep into the details of the work.
AS A SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:
Provide visionary leadership to your design team, setting clear goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, and inspiring team members to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
Collaborate closely with with cross-functional partners in product management and engineering to define the product strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives and user needs.
Lead by example in advocating for a user-centric approach to product design, leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Invest in the growth and development of your team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to help team members reach their full potential.
Maintain rigorous standards of design quality and integrity, conducting regular design reviews, usability testing, and audits to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
Build and manage a team of talented, diverse, inclusive team of product and content designers that consistently delivers on projects and is well-balanced across a range of design skill sets
Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your team is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals
OUR IDEAL SR DM WILL HAVE:
8+ years of relevant experience in software product design
At least 4+ years of leadership experience managing design teams, including hiring and developing individual contributors with a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop talent.
Expertise in designing complex data-driven applications, with a strong understanding of user workflows and information architecture.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to a diverse set of stakeholders
A passion for staying abreast of emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices, with a relentless drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
* This is a hybrid position based in San Mateo, CA, USA
Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
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