Senior Manager, UX Design

Cox Automotive hiring for Senior Manager, UX Design jobs in Lake City, GA, US

Cox Automotive is looking for a Senior Manager, UX Design to join our team.

The Senior Manager of UX Design will oversee all UX design activities, ensuring the delivery of intuitive, user-centered designs. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of UX principles, strong leadership skills, a focus on coaching and mentorship, and the ability to collaborate across departments to create seamless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead and mentor a team of UX designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Develop and implement UX design strategies that align with business goals and user needs.
  • Advocate for user-centered design principles across the organization.
  • Build and nurture a strong team culture.
  • Work closely with the Sr Director of UX to achieve team and company outcomes.

• Design & Development:
  • Oversee the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
  • Ensure consistency and quality in design deliverables across all platforms (web, mobile, etc.).
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate UX design into the product development process.
  • Work closely with the UX Research team to incorporate discovery, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
  • Incorporate user feedback into iterative design processes to enhance user satisfaction.

• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.
  • Allocate resources effectively and prioritize tasks based on project requirements and team capacity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field and 8+ years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 12 years' experience in a related field
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering successful UX projects from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and prototyping tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices.

USD 142,100.00 - 236,800.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $142,100.00 - $236,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

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