UX / UI Design Manager Job at Toppan Merrill LLC in Charlotte

Overview Toppan Merrill is a global technology leader committed to simplifying the complexity of regulatory disclosure and communications. We offer the most intuitive end-to-end SaaS platform for complex compliant content creation and enhancement of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our industry leading technology is backed by what we are best known for : unmatched market expertise and unparalleled customer service. Toppan Merrill is a leading partner for the financial, legal, health and capital markets.

We believe in high-trust collaboration and value each person's unique skills, perspectives and experiences. Our success is driven by our world-class global teams and culture.

Learn more at https : / / www.toppanmerrill.com / careers /

About the Opportunity Toppan Merrill has an exciting opportunity for a UX / UI Design Manager to lead a team of designers that apply user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of Toppan Merrill software.

Oversees the gathering of requirements from users and stakeholders and guides development of the overall information architecture. Leads the creation of new features based on the results from user research and usability testing.

As a hands-on leader, you\'ll manage a talented team of designers, driving both day-to-day performance and long-term strategic growth. Your contributions will directly influence key organizational milestones, design decisions, and budget considerations, while collaborating across departments to resolve escalated issues and ensure project objectives are met on time and with quality.

Job Responsibilities Hands-On Design : Tackle high-impact UX challenges directly-this is a "lead by doing" role

Design Leadership : Define and evolve UX strategy as the product and company scale

Cross-Functional Creativity : Partner closely with senior leadership, product owners and technology team

Lean Research & Validation : Conduct lightweight usability tests, rapid prototyping, and early adopter interviews

User-centered Focus : Understand user needs and advocate for users, with a track record for translating insights into product improvements

Establish Design Principles : Develop simple style guides and reusable design components to keep things consistent

Team Leadership : Lead and grow a team of UI / UX designers across multiple financial reporting projects. Oversee the performance and development of 2 FTEs and 2 contract designers while fostering collaboration and professional growth.

About You 6-8 years of UX design experience, including 1-2 years leading or mentoring teams

Proficiency in lean design tools like Figma, Miro, Webflow, and prototyping platforms

Deep understanding of design systems, especially Material UI and components-based design

Strong communication skills-especially when explaining design value to non-designers

Ability to thrive in dynamic, rapidly evolving environments with limited resources

Familiarity with startup metrics (activation, retention, engagement, churn)

You've worked on a product from 0 to 1, or scaled an MVP post-launch

Experience in developer tools, B2B SaaS, or consumer apps

You've designed for AI-enhanced user experiences

How We Measure Success Shorter time-to-validation for new product ideas

High adoption and satisfaction from early users

Growth of a cohesive design team and scalable UX processes

Tangible influence on product and business decisions

Compensation and Benefits We understand that your skills deserve recognition. That\'s why we offer a competitive base pay scale ranging from $155,000 to $205,000, based on experience and expertise. Please note that actual salaries may vary within, above, or below this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business needs, and location.

Toppan Merrill strives to provide our employees and loved ones with competitive benefits including :

Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance for employees and dependents

Retirement Savings Plan with company match with full vesting from date of hire

Paid time off including vacation, sick, community involvement, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays.

Paid parental leave

Paid community involvement / volunteer days

Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Programming

Equal Opportunity Toppan Merrill is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Qualified individuals, including qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

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