Job Description

UX Design Manager

We’re O3 — a design and technology consulting firm that helps companies use data and AI to work smarter and grow faster. We partner with marketing and technology leaders to solve real problems, improve operations, and create better digital experiences. With support from our dedicated AI practice, O3XO, we turn ideas into practical solutions that deliver results for your team and your customers.

O3 is also the team behind the 1682 Conference, an AI and innovation conference that serves as an anchor for our thought leadership work.

Why we need you:

We're looking for an experienced UX Design Manager to lead our growing team. This role will oversee ongoing client engagements, manage and mentor associate and UX designers, and help define design strategy across all solution deliverables. You'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, implementing AI tools and processes while building our design practice.

This is a remote role available to applicants in Arkansas, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin. Employees who are local to O3's office (1339 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA) will work in the office on Wednesdays.

Who you are:

• A strategic leader who can provide oversight on multiple engagements while still contributing to hands-on design execution
• An experienced people manager who develops consulting capabilities and builds meaningful mentorship relationships
• A collaborative partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and builds strategic partnerships with other department leaders
• A practice builder who can help lead process improvements, implement AI workflows, and identify opportunities to expand accounts
• A confident communicator who excels at presenting to clients and articulates research-driven design rationale 

What you'll do:

• Lead ongoing client engagements, providing strategic oversight and hands-on execution as needed
• Manage and mentor associate and experience designers, helping them grow their design and consulting capabilities
• Produce client materials through a thoughtful and informed design process, from visual exploration to execution to delivery of UI kits, components, and annotations
• Communicate cross-departmentally with directors, project managers, and developers to solve challenging problems collaboratively
• Create paths to success with clients and identify opportunities to expand accounts
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflow and process

What you need to be successful:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a designer with 2–5 years managing others
• Degree in design, UX, or related field (or equivalent years of experience)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX work from wireframes and prototypes to high-fidelity UI design, component libraries, and information architecture
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based design thinking
• Experience synthesizing user research into actionable design decisions and presenting work confidently to clients and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI-powered design tools with an understanding of how to integrate AI into design workflows
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and full latitude for judgment
• Nice to have: Data analytics, UX writing, motion graphics, accessibility expertise

Who we are:

• We are confident. We are partners that align with each organization’s needs, and we’re confident that leads to the best work. We’re bold and sure of ourselves, but not pushy or aggressive.
• We are energetic. Atoms and molecules vibrate together, and so do we. We’re great collaborators and have infectious curiosity.
• We are approachable. We want to work with our partners to have a shared understanding and provide insight.
• We are ready to roll. We’re always put together and have a plan. We show up to a pitch polished but ready to get in the weeds to learn our clients' needs and come up with solutions.

Our values:

• We apply optimism by sharing our enthusiasm, positivity, and good nature, one person at a time.
• We trust in people and treat others with openness and respect.
• We commit to the communities we serve by focusing on values and culture alignment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion both inside and outside our company.
• We embrace iteration and believe in a world where opportunity for continuous improvement requires a strong sense of flexibility and willingness to grow. 
• We focus on the future for ourselves and our clients, pushing boundaries and staying on the cutting edge.

At O3, we hire those who share our values, believe in our culture, and are driven to succeed in an AI-enhanced world. We're here to create meaningful experiences and long-lasting relationships, and none of that is possible without a diverse team and an inclusive environment where you can do your best work.

We welcome you to come as you are, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (including neurodiversity), genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and harassment.

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Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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