Position Overview

Are you passionate about designing platforms that change how businesses operate? Are you curious about how a data experience can break down industry silos, increase collaboration, and create opportunities for innovation?

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Experience Design to lead the design efforts for our Product Data solutions. This role requires a bold leader with deep design expertise and technical passion to drive experiences that enable customers to discover, access, and augment their data seamlessly.

The Senior Manager will work cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and other design leaders to define and deliver high-quality, consistent experiences that align with our users’ data needs and the company’s business objectives. You will grow and guide a talented team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence.

You will report into the Director of User Experience, Platform Services and Emerging Technologies (PSET). This role can be a remote Canadian candidate or hybrid employee reporting into a hub office based in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team that supports our Product Data solutions, driving the development of best-in-class experiences for APIs, SDKs, Data Models and Data Management
• Grow a strong, healthy, innovative team of experience designers, fostering professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and setting a high bar for design quality
• Develop strong partnerships with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy that meets both user and business needs
• Drive user-centered design approaches, leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions and continuous improvement
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure Autodesk’s products remain innovative and competitive

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in experience design, with at least 4 years of leadership experience managing design teams
• Proven experience delivering UX for complex, data-driven applications for Developer communities
• Strong technical understanding of how UX can drive our APIs, SDKs, Data Models, Data Management and emerging technology experiences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to drive, persuade and articulate design decisions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passion for user-centered design and a deep understanding of balancing user needs with business objectives
• Experience in creating and implementing design systems, ensuring consistency across products and platforms
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional product development teams

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging