Sr. Manager, User Experience Design

AppFolio, IncRemote - Washington DC, United States

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Hi, We’re AppFolioWe’re innovators, changemakers, and collaborators. We’re more than just a software company – we’re pioneers in cloud and AI who deliver magical experiences that make our customers’ lives easier. We’re revolutionizing how people do business in the real estate industry, and we want your ideas, enthusiasm, and passion to help us keep innovating.Our Mixed Portfolio team seeks a Sr. Manager of User Experience Design who will lead and inspire a team of UX designers to deliver exceptional user experiences that expand the types of properties our customers can manage on our platform (e.g., affordable housing properties). This role requires a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative and intuitive products.Your impact :

Influence strategy and drive design vision : Your leadership will shape the user experience of our products, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our customers and drive business growth.
Develop high-performing teams : Your mentorship and guidance will help your team members grow their skills and reach their full potential.
Cultivate innovation : You will foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the team, unlocking ground-breaking product experiences for our customers.

Qualifications :

Strategic mindset and ability to influence product strategy while balancing immediate business needs with a long-term design vision.

Strong people development skills and ability to sustainably grow and motivate others to drive high performance.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and change management skills.

Passion for creating exceptional and scalable customer-centric user experiences that drive product outcomes.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with an emphasis on creating cross-team alignment and delivering value incrementally.

Ability to learn and navigate complex and ambiguous subject matters.

Must have :

8+ years of experience in user experience design, with at least 4 years of leadership experience, directly managing and developing a team of designers.

Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or related field (or related experience).

Track record of leading and developing high-performing design teams that drive product outcomes in B2B products.

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD

Nice to have :

Experience working with Affordable Housing programs.

Experience leveraging AI tools in the design and research process.

Compensation & BenefitsThe base salary / hourly wage that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is : $184,000-$230,000The actual base salary / hourly wage for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to : the candidate’s skills, education, experience, etc. Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses / commissions that you may be eligible for based on your role and / or employment type. Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - .

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About AppFolio

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Why AppFolio

Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.

Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.

Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.

Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.

Paddle as One.

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