Avis Budget Group is hiring : UX Design Manager in Lake Hiawatha

Hi, it’s nice to meet you! We are Avis Budget Group :

We are a leading global provider of transportation solutions, operating three of the most recognized brands in the industry : Avis, Budget, and Zipcar - the world’s leading car-sharing network. Our employees are driven by a shared ambition to be at their best every day, so that together, we can become the best vehicle rental company in the world. We’ve been doing this for over 75 years, but we are humble enough to know that we can do things even better.

The impact you’d drive :

We are fueling up with top tech talent, to build upon our core strengths and to challenge the way we work, think, and behave – so that together, we can provide a better rental experience for our customers. No matter how big or small the idea, we are united by our innovative spirit. We believe that there is strength in togetherness. Strength in us having a common goal : to get our customers on their way quickly, safely, and sustainably. To expand our engineering culture, we’re boosting our business with great people like you. Choose a career with us, and you’ll be joining a team of driven people; performing with purpose. At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world. Together.

Position Overview :

As the UX Design Manager, you will be a key player in shaping the future of our digital products. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you’ll design engaging user experiences, lead UX strategy, and collaborate across Product, Engineering, and agency partners. You’ll have the opportunity to establish design best practices and drive meaningful impact across our web and mobile experiences.

What you’ll do :

Lead UX and UI design across our web and mobile app platforms, from concept through execution.

Collaborate closely with Product Management to define user-centered solutions that drive engagement, retention, and conversion.

Translate complex ideas into intuitive, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.

Provide hands-on design support—creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals as needed.

Manage relationships with external design agencies to scale design capabilities when required, ensuring alignment with brand and product goals.

Partner with Engineering to ensure designs are feasible, implemented accurately, and deliver the intended user experience.

Establish and advocate for design systems, patterns, and processes to improve efficiency and quality.

Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions and continuously improve user experiences.

Mentor and guide future design hires as the team scales.

You should apply if you bring :

6+ years of UX / UI design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing web and mobile work.

Experience in a fast-paced eCommerce or product-driven environment.

Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.

Strong understanding of responsive design, mobile-first principles, accessibility, and usability standards.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and external agencies.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Strategic thinker with a user-first mindset and strong attention to detail.

Experience building or contributing to design systems is a plus.

We understand applying is intimidating – please try to be confident! You don’t have to match all the requirements exactly to be considered. We are looking for technically skilled, invested leaders eager to take the wheel.

Driven People. Performing with Purpose

People

We are people driven : building an engineering culture, stronger together, maximizing our diversity of thought, backgrounds and beliefs at every level of our organization.

Performance

We are performance driven : encouraging each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

Purpose

We are purpose driven : building modern and cutting-edge products, providing safe and sustainable transport solutions that make a difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers and communities.

Benefits you’ll receive :

Paid time off

401K retirement plan with company matched contributions

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including : Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages

Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses

Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars

Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

The annual starting salary for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography / market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The fine print :

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

Parsippany New Jersey United States of America

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