Product Design Manager

Who you are

You have extensive experience in design management, ideally with a focus on product design — you've led teams in creating user-centered designs that resonate with diverse audiences. Your background includes a strong understanding of design principles and methodologies, enabling you to guide your team effectively.

You thrive in collaborative environments and understand the importance of cross-functional teamwork — you can communicate design concepts clearly to stakeholders and work closely with product and engineering teams to bring ideas to life. Your leadership style fosters creativity and innovation, encouraging your team to push boundaries while maintaining a focus on user needs.

You are passionate about creating inclusive and accessible designs — you understand the nuances of designing for various user demographics and are committed to ensuring that your designs are usable by everyone. Your experience includes leveraging research and data insights to inform design decisions, ensuring that your work is grounded in real user feedback.

You have a track record of managing high-impact design projects — you've successfully led initiatives that have significantly improved user engagement and satisfaction. Your ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design work allows you to contribute to both the big picture and the details of the design process.

Desirable

Experience with design tools such as Figma or Adobe XD would be a plus — you are comfortable using various design software to create prototypes and visual assets. Familiarity with agile methodologies can enhance your ability to work within fast-paced development cycles.

What you'll do

As the Product Design Manager at Asana, you will lead a team of designers focused on creating exceptional user experiences across our product offerings — your role will involve overseeing the design process from concept to execution, ensuring that all designs align with Asana's mission of enabling teams to work together effortlessly. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to define design requirements and translate them into actionable design solutions.

You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your design team — you will provide guidance and support to help them grow in their roles, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Regular feedback sessions and design critiques will be part of your routine, ensuring that your team continuously improves and innovates.

You will also engage with users to gather feedback on design concepts — conducting user research and usability testing will be essential to validate your design decisions and iterate on solutions based on real-world usage. Your insights will help shape the future of Asana's design direction.

In addition, you will play a key role in shaping the design culture within the Warsaw office — as a leader, you will advocate for design thinking across the organization, promoting the value of design in achieving business goals. You will work closely with other design leaders to align on best practices and share knowledge across teams.

What we offer

At Asana, we believe in the power of teamwork and the importance of a supportive work environment — you will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. Our Warsaw office is designed to foster creativity and collaboration, providing a space where you can thrive.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth — you will have access to resources that support your career advancement and help you stay at the forefront of design trends and technologies. Join us in our mission to create a world where teams can work together effortlessly.