Sr. Manager, User Experience Design Job at AppFolio in San Francisco

Overview Sr. Manager, User Experience Design at AppFolio

Our Mixed Portfolio team seeks a Sr. Manager of User Experience Design who will lead and inspire a team of UX designers to deliver exceptional user experiences that expand the types of properties our customers can manage on our platform (e.g., affordable housing properties). This role requires a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative and intuitive products.

Responsibilities

Influence strategy and drive design vision : shape the user experience of our products to meet evolving customer needs and drive business growth.

Develop high-performing teams : mentor and guide team members to grow their skills and reach their full potential.

Cultivate innovation : foster a culture of innovation and experimentation to unlock ground-breaking product experiences for customers.

Qualifications

Strategic mindset and ability to influence product strategy while balancing immediate business needs with a long-term design vision.

Strong people development skills and ability to sustainably grow and motivate others to drive high performance.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and change management skills.

Passion for creating exceptional and scalable customer-centric user experiences that drive product outcomes.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-team alignment and incremental value delivery.

Ability to learn and navigate complex and ambiguous subject matters.

Must have

8+ years of experience in user experience design, with at least 4 years of leadership experience, directly managing and developing a team of designers.

Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or related field (or related experience).

Track record of leading and developing high-performing design teams that drive product outcomes in B2B products.

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

Nice to have

Experience working with Affordable Housing programs.

Experience leveraging AI tools in the design and research process.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary / hourly wage that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is : $184,000-$230,000

The actual base salary / hourly wage for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to : the candidate’s skills, education, experience, etc.

Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses / commissions that you may be eligible for based on your role and / or employment type.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

About AppFolio

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Equal Opportunity

At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. No matter race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re welcome at AppFolio.

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