Manager, Product Design
Manager, Product Design
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$ 160000 - 170000
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Job Description
Hi were CompanyCam.
Were a simple-to-use photo documentation and productivity app for contractors of all commercial and home services industries. Packed with intuitive functionality CompanyCam facilitates unparalleled communication and accountability across a contractors entire business. Were committed to providing a consumer-grade game-changing experience that helps our users build trust within their company and with their customers.
But dont let that corporate description fool youthe people behind our buttoned-up product are laid-back (but hardworking) genuine and kickass and you could be one of them!
The Role
As the Manager Product Design youll guide a team of designers through the rewarding (and sometimes messy) work of improving how construction pros do their jobs. Youll mentor designers in both craft and career provide clear direction and cultivate an environment where thoughtful high-quality design can play a key role in observing and shaping the product experiencespotting opportunities and connecting designers across teams to tackle tough experience problems. Youll collaborate closely with peers in product and engineering but keep your focus on quality clarity and momentum in the design practice.
Remote: Candidates must permanently and currently reside in the United States. Employees are not required to work in the office or relocate to Lincoln Nebraska for this opportunity. Employees are encouraged to come hang at headquarters for up to 10 days per calendar year on CompanyCams dime.
What We Care About
Great Managers Multiply Impact: We believe the best managers arent bottleneckstheyre amplifiers. As a Product Design Manager you wont just review workyoull create an environment where designers grow in confidence get clarity and deliver thoughtful user-centered experiences that solve real problems.
Design is a System Not a Silo: We dont think about design in isolation. We expect our managers to see across product boundaries connect people and problems and raise the bar for how we solve things as a team.
Craft Coaching and Clarity: Our design managers bring craft sensibility but they focus most on people and process. They coach unblock and guidenot just toward better UI but toward better outcomes. They make sure were solving the right problems and building momentum along the way.
AI as an Accelerator: Were exploring how AI tools can reduce toil unlock new ideas and improve the way we support contractors in the field. We expect our design managers to be curious and excited to bring these tools into practiceboth in what we design and how we work.
About The Product Design Team
Were a small but mighty team of designers focused on bringing clarity to complexity. We care deeply about our craft but just as much about how our work fits into the big picture. Our team is collaborative kind fast-moving and allergic to ego.
We have 7 core principles.
- Customer obsessed: We keep user needs and experiences at the forefront of every design decision we make.
- Data-driven decision-makers: We validate our design choices with user research and usability data ensuring our solutions are grounded in evidence rather than assumptions.
- Courageous: We show up and advocate for users push for better design solutions and dont avoid uncomfortable conversations about scope feasibility or direction.
- Coachable: We know weve got blind spots so we actively seek design critique and feedback on how to grow our craft.
- Collaborative: We build context together and work seamlessly within product trios co-creating solutions with PMs and engineers rather than designing in isolation.
- Lead through Influence: We guide design strategy and advocate for design quality across our teams. We step up to influence through compelling design rationale and clear communication.
- Culture Setters: We establish design practices and standards that elevate our work. Through our craft and collaboration we model the design behaviors we want to see organization-wide.
What Youll Do
- Coach a group of designers through 1:1s feedback and critiquehelping them sharpen their craft grow their influence and make strong clear decisions
- Partner with PMs and engineers to ensure designers have the context they need to succeed
- Identify experience-level problems and coordinate the right people to fix them
- Evolve team rituals documentation and standards to improve how we work and ship
- Champion the thoughtful use of AI tools to improve workflows generate insight or improve the experience for our customers
How Youll Make an Impact
At CompanyCam your work makes a real impact. Whether youre writing code supporting customers or designing experiences your contributions directly shape the product we deliver and the people we serve. Were building something that helps real people solve real problemsand we believe that kind of work is best done by a team that reflects the world around us. In this role youll drive impact by:
- Fostering a culture of thoughtful opinionated design.
- Helping teams stay aligned to what good looks likeand keep raising the bar
- Spotting gaps in our product experience and get the right people talking to close them
- Contributing to hiring onboarding and building a diverse high-performing team
What Youll Bring (Were Excited About You Because)
- 5 years designing software products (ideally SaaS)
- 2 years managing or leading designers in a cross-functional environment
- A strong portfolio and/or track record of team design work that shipped and made an impact
- You coach unblock and support without micromanaging
- You know how to zoom out on the experience and help teams connect the dots
- Youre a strong communicator who brings clarity to messy conversations
- Youre curious about AI and excited to explore how it can support both your team and your users
Bonus Points
- Youve led design work in a mobile-first SaaS product
- Youre familiar with Continuous Discovery Habits and bring that mindset to your team
- You understand the trade-offs in front-end development and how they affect design
- Youve worked with users in industries like construction field service or logistics
- Youve supported or designed AI-powered features and know how to balance automation with user control
Benefits & Compensation
This is a salaried position at CompanyCam. Our starting salary range is $160000-$170000 per year and is based on experience. We also offer meaningful equity and other benefits.
CompanyCam is an equal-opportunity employer committed to respect inclusion and growth. We work hard take responsibility and support each other. Great ideas come from all backgrounds and we carefully consider every applicant without regard to personal characteristics or traits. Even if your work experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply. What really matters to us is your potential your passion and your commitment to learning innovation and contributing meaningfully to our team.
For any accommodations or adjustments to complete the online application or to participate in the interview process please email and well respond to your email promptly. Do not include any medical or health information in your email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
