What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Product Design Manager position at Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC?
Senior Product Design Manager
About Kalkomey
Kalkomey Enterprises is the trusted guide to outdoor success. Our platform connects millions of people to the outdoors every year and we are the leading provider of safety-related education for outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and more in North America. Since our founding in 1995, our industry and product expertise has grown such that today we offer over 360 high-quality online and in-person educational courses, a suite of integrated web and mobile applications, and resources tailored to ensure our outdoor enthusiasts recreate safely and successfully.
Kalkomey believes passionately that experiencing the outdoors improves our lives as individuals, families, and communities. We leverage our strong foundation in recreational safety education to become the trusted guide for consumers to experience success in all facets of their outdoor endeavors. And as passionate as we are in our mission, we are as equally passionate about fostering a work environment that supports our employees’ own strengths and personal passions.
Kalkomey is looking for a dynamic and experienced Sr. Product Design Manager who will serve as both a leader and a hands-on contributor to our design team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic design direction of our products while managing and mentoring a team of talented designers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing people, building design systems, and contributing directly to the design process.
You will report directly to the Chief Growth Officer and work closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, marketing, and customer support to deliver a best-in-class product experience for our outdoor enthusiast customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to a competitive salary and annual bonus for all employees, we offer these great benefits:
About Kalkomey
Kalkomey Enterprises is the trusted guide to outdoor success. Our platform connects millions of people to the outdoors every year and we are the leading provider of safety-related education for outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and more in North America. Since our founding in 1995, our industry and product expertise has grown such that today we offer over 360 high-quality online and in-person educational courses, a suite of integrated web and mobile applications, and resources tailored to ensure our outdoor enthusiasts recreate safely and successfully.
Kalkomey believes passionately that experiencing the outdoors improves our lives as individuals, families, and communities. We leverage our strong foundation in recreational safety education to become the trusted guide for consumers to experience success in all facets of their outdoor endeavors. And as passionate as we are in our mission, we are as equally passionate about fostering a work environment that supports our employees’ own strengths and personal passions.
Kalkomey is looking for a dynamic and experienced Sr. Product Design Manager who will serve as both a leader and a hands-on contributor to our design team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic design direction of our products while managing and mentoring a team of talented designers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing people, building design systems, and contributing directly to the design process.
You will report directly to the Chief Growth Officer and work closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, marketing, and customer support to deliver a best-in-class product experience for our outdoor enthusiast customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and drive the strategic design vision for our products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Hands-On Design: Actively contribute to the design process by producing high-quality design work, from concept ideation to final execution, across various platforms and devices.
- User-Centric Approach: Advocate for the user throughout the design process, leveraging user research and feedback to inform design decisions and drive product improvements.
- Design System/Pattern Development: Establish and maintain design systems and/or design patterns to ensure consistency and scalability and consistency across our suite of products.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that design deliverables meet high standards of quality, usability, and accessibility, conducting thorough reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements and technical constraints into innovative and intuitive design solutions.
- Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in product design, sharing insights and knowledge with the team to foster growth and innovation.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in design or a related field
- 7 years of experience in product design, with a focus on digital products
- 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role, with a proven track record of building and developing high-performing design teams
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and proven ability to deliver innovative and impactful design solutions
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
- Experience building and maintaining design systems and/or design patterns for complex product ecosystems
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences
In addition to a competitive salary and annual bonus for all employees, we offer these great benefits:
- Health: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with generous employer contributions (including HSA)
- Time off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid community service day, and sick/mental health days
- 401(k): Employer matched 401(k) through Fidelity
- WFH: Company-loaned equipment and automatic WFH contribution to each paycheck for WiFi/accessories
- Wellness: Annual wellness allowance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family Leave: 12 weeks family leave and benefits
- Industry perks: Access to outdoor industry pro programs and deals
