Design Manager of Global Applications

Overview Join to apply for the Design Manager of Global Applications role at Meltwater Location : Washington, DC (eligible for hybrid work). Description As the Design Manager of Global Applications, you will be responsible for managing our key Meltwater design system and AI-driven platform experiences. You will play a key role as a player / coach, driving intuitive use and industry-leading outcomes. Your role will involve working with other designers to further enhance global applications and design patterns, ensuring best-in-class interaction design, visual design, and new AI products. You will be responsible for one direct design report to support Meltwater platform efforts. What You’ll Do Creation and Craft : Design strong user interfaces, user prototypes, wireframes, and visual designs. Use the most recent GenAI tools to provide sophisticated design prototypes and AI-driven solutions. (e.g., Lovable, v0, Cursor). Work in Figma to ensure pixel-perfect designs. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Proactively engage with designers and developers to align with development requirements and systems documentation. Collaborate with the UX design research team to identify user pain points, assess products, and identify UX opportunities. User-Centered Advocacy : Champion user-centered design principles in all projects. Process Guidance : Align Meltwater design efforts with core business objectives, execute UX priorities, and facilitate a strong design process to elevate the UI. Mentorship & Leadership : Oversee the execution of one product designer to ensure high standards in interaction design, UI, and human-centered design, producing new design patterns aligned with the platform. Partnership Development : Collaborate with product managers and UX Directors to foster strong design ethics and outcomes. Facilitation of Innovation : Lead ideation, feasibility assessments, and story-mapping workshops to enhance design and development processes. Communication : Effectively tell stories to cross-functional leaders, developers, and stakeholders, promoting a holistic view of user experience. Design Quality Assurance : Conduct UI reviews of design patterns through product-based evaluations and system-wide assessments. Culture Building : Contribute to design culture and help the design practice grow. What You’ll Bring Minimum of 8 years of experience in Product Design / Visual UI Design / UI / UX. 3-5 years of experience managing a design team. 3-5 years of experience in SaaS and enterprise applications. Proven portfolio with UX / UI work and experience with AI tools such as Lovable, v0, or Cursor. Point of view on industry best practices and design principles. Demonstrated ability to deliver products with a focus on outcomes. Strong communication skills for presenting ideas to business stakeholders. Experience collaborating with engineering teams to refine and develop UX. Expert proficiency in Figma. Understanding of the Design Thinking process stages. Experience collaborating with other designers / design teams for system-wide improvements. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design or a related field. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React and MUI. What We Offer Flexible paid time off for work-life balance. Excellent medical, dental, and vision options. 401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans. CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones. Hybrid work environment providing balanced flexibility. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Compensation Base Salary of $140,000 - $160,000 USD per year 10% annual bonus (subject to terms of the applicable plan). Our Story The sky is the limit at Meltwater. Our technology empowers 27,000 customers worldwide to analyze over a billion pieces of data daily and make better business decisions. Our culture drives everything we do, from delivering customer value to continuously innovating our products and celebrating our successes. Equal Employment Opportunity Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology Industries Information Services and IT Services and IT Consulting J-18808-Ljbffraa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a