Senior Design Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Design Manager (AI): Leading and developing a team of product designers to build an AI-native social platform with an accent on design quality, strategic direction, and scaling a lean design culture. Focus on integrating AI tools into the design workflow, coaching designers, and partnering with engineering and product leadership to shape the roadmap.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco), must be in person Tuesdays and Thursdays

Salary: $161,250 – $215,000

Company

AI-native platform powering how millions of gay people connect globally.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of 5-8 product designers, setting a high craft bar and providing actionable feedback.
• Own the design quality and strategic direction for your product area, making strong creative calls.
• Partner with product and engineering leadership to shape roadmap decisions upstream.
• Build structures, rituals, and standards to make the design team more consistent and efficient.
• Hire and develop strong design talent to raise the overall density of the team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of product design experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing designers in a professional setting.
• Experience working in both large, structured design organizations and smaller, resource-constrained environments.
• Strong design craft with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to evaluate quality with specificity.
• Track record of coaching individuals and helping them grow into larger scopes.
• Ability to operate as a cross-functional partner at the leadership level.

Nice to have

• AI-native workflow or rapid adoption of AI tools in your professional process.
• Experience importing scalable design operations into lean environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full premium health, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Up to $300,000 in fertility and family-building support.
• 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting.
• Industry-leading gender-affirming care with up to 90% cost coverage.
• Flexible vacation policy and two company-wide rest weeks per year.
• Monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting.