UX Design Manager, Developer Tools

A leading technology company that creates consumer electronics, software, and services.
$190,700 - $329,600
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For UX Design Manager, Developer Tools

The Developer Experience Human Interface Design team at Apple is seeking an experienced design leader to join their mission of creating exceptional user experiences for developer tools like Xcode. This role combines hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities, requiring both technical understanding and design excellence. The position involves leading a small team across multiple projects, collaborating with engineering and design partners, and ensuring Apple's high design standards are maintained throughout all deliverables.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of UX design experience and 2+ years of management experience, with a deep understanding of software development workflows. This role offers an opportunity to impact millions of developers worldwide who use Apple's development tools. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including competitive base pay ranging from $190,700 to $329,600, stock options, medical coverage, and educational support.

As a UX Design Manager, you'll be responsible for driving design direction, fostering innovation, and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships. The role requires excellent communication skills to effectively advocate for user-focused decisions while balancing technical requirements and business goals. You'll work in Apple's Cupertino office, contributing to the Software and Services division while championing Apple's design principles and ensuring high-quality outcomes across all projects.

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Responsibilities For UX Design Manager, Developer Tools

  • Lead a small team to deliver user experience designs across multiple projects and tools
  • Build strong partnerships with engineering managers, designers and engineers
  • Drive design direction with hands-on design work
  • Provide creative direction and feedback to the team
  • Represent design goals to partners and executives
  • Champion Apple's design standards
  • Ensure designs are functional, comprehensive, and maintains high visual quality

Requirements For UX Design Manager, Developer Tools

  • Depth of knowledge of tools and workflows used in software development
  • Effective at driving clarity in product vision that unites technical requirements with user focus
  • Ability to build strong partnerships, influence, and lead a team to deliver high quality outcomes
  • Portfolio demonstrating product design leadership, creative problem solving, and high quality visual design polish
  • 5+ years industry experience as a UX designer, Human Computer interaction designer, or related role
  • 2+ years of design management experience

Benefits For UX Design Manager, Developer Tools

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Commission payments
  • Relocation benefits

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