Design Project Manager

Overview

Please note this is a remote position but you must reside within 50 miles of Culver City, CA; Cupertino, CA; Seattle, WA; or NYC.

Join a team at the forefront of design innovation, working with one of the world’s most recognizable brands! As a Design Producer, you’ll be a vital link between creative vision and technical execution, shaping the future of how users interact with cutting-edge web tools and software interfaces. Your expertise will empower design teams to craft exceptional user experiences, impacting millions of users globally.

Ready to make your mark on the digital landscape? This is your opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds, drive impactful projects, and contribute to a legacy of design excellence.

As a Design Producer, you will be instrumental in guiding the design process from concept to launch. You’ll collaborate closely with design teams and cross-functional partners, ensuring seamless execution and delivery of high-quality web experiences. Your leadership will be essential in defining project requirements, facilitating design reviews, and championing user-centered design principles.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage cross-functional relationships, acting as the primary advocate for the design team.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, setting milestones, tracking progress, and proactively addressing potential roadblocks.
• Lead engaging design brainstorms and workshops, fostering creativity and innovation.
• Facilitate productive design reviews, capturing key decisions, action items, and open issues.
• Monitor and report on project health, providing regular updates on status, risks, and projected outcomes.
• Collaborate with Design Managers on resource allocation and prioritization, ensuring optimal utilization of team capabilities.
• Oversee the timely and efficient handoff of design specifications to engineering teams.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to maintain design integrity throughout the implementation process.
• Continuously refine processes and communication strategies to enhance efficiency and collaboration in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Must-Haves:

• 7+ years of experience as a producer/project manager in software design, with digital or creative agency experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and software development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with best practices for desktop, mobile, and native app design.
• Proven ability to integrate design, business, marketing, engineering, and stakeholder perspectives to define project requirements and achieve design goals.
• Ability to navigate complex projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $83.95 to $93.28 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.  More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.