Product Design Manager

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game ads and digital out-of-home ads. We empower thousands of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

As a Product Design Manager at StackAdapt, you’ll be responsible for the design vision and quality over a large area of the StackAdapt platform as well as for the coaching, mentoring, and career development of a team of designers.

From partnering with leaders in Product Management and Engineering, to designing solutions that meet (and exceed) key business needs, driving forward delivery against these key objectives, and improving operations and practices within the Product Design & UX Research team; there will be numerous opportunities for impact across the team, company, and industry.

Today, our customers rave about StackAdapt’s industry-leading user experience, simplicity, and ease of use - all while enabling complex workflows to help people get their job done faster. We take pride in this, and strive to maintain our lead! 

StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada for this position.

What you'll be doing:

• Grow and build a team of world-class product designers.
• Mentor, empower, and coach product designers of all levels.
• Help operate and iterate processes of discovering, validating, and building.
• Collaborate on the roadmap and vision with key partners in product management and engineering.
• Shape the design direction of our future products and experiences.
• Over time, become an expert in the advertising and marketing technology spaces; understanding the competitive landscape, the evolving market needs, and how those things relate to StackAdapt's mission and vision.
• Work with other leaders in the Product Design & UX Research team, to facilitate cross team work, user journey thinking, improve team operations, and more.

What you'll bring to the table:

• 3+ years of experience and a passion for mentoring, coaching and leading a high performing design team.
• A depth of experience in the Product Design domain, especially within very complex spaces.
• Deep knowledge and experience of core UX competencies, including; Interaction Design, Usability Testing & Evaluations, Prototyping and Information architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially the ability to communicate UX and Design-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to understand the business context and Product challenges and manage uncertainty and apply appropriate solutions in response to differing business needs.
• Strong visual design principles and a track record of creating attractive and intuitive interfaces.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to fast paced and changing environments.

StackAdapters Enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• RRSP matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Full benefits from day one of employment
• Work-from-home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!

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StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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