Product Design Manager - Wearables Developer Platform
New York, NY • Full Time
Meta
Design & User Experience
Design
This role will lead Design on all the developer aspects of Wearables at Meta. It's paired-up with collaborative, talented and experienced Product Management and Software Engineering co-leads. Together you'll set the strategy, approach and sequencing of work to make Meta Wearables one of the best platforms to build apps and integrations into.
Every single device we launch aims to be not only a step towards AR glasses, but also discrete and uniquely valuable products loved by their users for all they can do for them. At Meta, we do that in collaboration with other companies, each contributing their value towards a thriving ecosystem of capabilities and value for users and these companies. We need you to help us define that world of tomorrow and how to build this ecosystem.
Product Design Manager - Wearables Developer Platform Responsibilities
- Lead the design and user experience across products and platforms including Meta wearables, web, mobile, and custom developer tools
- Build, lead and mentor a team of designers and product specialists, and a strategic plan for the future of the Meta Wearables Developer Platform team
- Hire, mentor and manage a design team that consistently delivers on projects and is well-balanced across the different design skill sets
- Responsible for overall team performance and health, location strategy, resource allocation, project prioritization, and building a practice of design distinction
- Establish a design practice by staying on the forefront of emerging trends and best practices
- Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of the product and executive teams
- Work closely with engineering, product, and development teams on the definition of functional requirements
- Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into something useful and valuable for developers building on our products
- Lead and oversee the user experience of a product from conception to launch in partnership with product managers, engineers, UX researchers and more
- Connect, build relationships, and work across Meta to understand user and business needs to inform our roadmap
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years of experience in Product Design
- 4+ years of design leadership experience with direct reports under your guidance and leadership
- Experience building and shipping applications or software across a variety of platforms
- Experience leading product direction and strategic thinking with the experience developing product goals, identify opportunities, and make decisions based on their impact on people and the company
- Experience representing work to a broader product team and other leaders, clearly and succinctly articulating the goals and concepts
- A portfolio that demonstrates relevant work, a understanding of best practices in product design and a track record of shipping high-quality products.
- Understanding of developer ecosystems and industry examples of great developer platforms
- Understanding of developer incentives and motivations
Preferred Qualifications
- Can code and uses developer tools and documentation - Clearer empathy and understanding of developer workflows
- Prior experience as an engineer or prototyper
- Has designed or helped code developer tools or other creator tools
- Consumer app design and level of craft - We aim for all our developer work to be crafted exceptionally well and with simplicity and care in mind
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$196,000/year to $272,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .