Design Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a proven track record as a Design Manager with extensive experience in leading design teams — your leadership style inspires creativity and collaboration among team members. You possess a strong portfolio that showcases your ability to create engaging user experiences, particularly in the advertising technology space. Your understanding of user-centric design principles allows you to guide your team in delivering high-quality designs that resonate with both users and advertisers.

You are adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers — you understand the importance of aligning design goals with business objectives and technical feasibility. Your communication skills enable you to articulate design concepts clearly and effectively, ensuring that all stakeholders are on the same page. You thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote collaboration with necessary in-person meetings to foster team cohesion.

Your experience in the advertising industry gives you a unique perspective on how to create compelling experiences for advertisers — you are familiar with the challenges and opportunities in ad tech, and you are passionate about leveraging design to enhance these experiences. You are committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that diverse teams lead to better outcomes and innovative solutions.

Desirable

Experience with design systems and tools that facilitate collaboration and efficiency within design teams would be a plus. Familiarity with analytics tools to measure the impact of design decisions on user engagement and advertiser satisfaction is also desirable.

What you'll do

As the Design Manager for Netflix's Ads Platform, you will lead a team of designers in creating innovative applications and features that enhance the advertising experience for both users and brands. You will oversee the design process from concept to execution, ensuring that all designs align with Netflix's brand and user experience standards. Your role will involve mentoring and developing your team, providing guidance on best practices in design and user research.

You will collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to define project scopes and timelines, ensuring that design deliverables meet business objectives and technical requirements. Your ability to balance creativity with practicality will be key in driving projects forward while maintaining high design quality. You will also be responsible for presenting design concepts to stakeholders, gathering feedback, and iterating on designs based on input from various teams.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Netflix's advertising offerings, working on projects that directly impact user engagement and advertiser satisfaction. You will be involved in strategic discussions about the direction of the Ads Platform, contributing your insights on user experience and design trends.

What we offer

Netflix offers a flexible work environment that supports both remote and in-office collaboration. You will have access to resources and tools that enable you to excel in your role, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of entertainment and advertising at Netflix.