Senior Manager, User Experience - UX Lead
Pfizer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • California, Illinois, New York, Tennessee, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,800 - $201,400 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Execute end-to-end design process for assigned pods under Director guidance
- Deliver medium to high-fidelity prototypes within days for critical decisions
- Ensure 100% accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA) across all designs
- Leads MVP design quality through detailed specifications and asset creation for ready to scale digital products
- Coordinate with Digital Creation Centers on design handoffs and scaling requirements
- Flex across pods based on demand, providing surge support during peak periods
- Create responsive designs optimized for multiple platforms and devices
- Build interactive prototypes for user testing and stakeholder reviews
- Maintain and expand design system components ensuring consistency and reusability
- Create comprehensive design documentation including specifications and guidelines
- Support design tool adoption and configuration across pods
- Track design metrics including velocity, quality, and adoption rates
- Coordinate design reviews ensuring feedback is actionable and timely
- Manage design asset libraries and version control
- Build templates and starter kits accelerating design delivery
- Ensure design files are organized for efficient collaboration
- Train CX Leads on rapid prototyping techniques and tools
- Create design templates and components for self-service use
- Support Communities of Practice with design expertise and best practices
- Mentor junior designers and provide growth opportunities
- Document design patterns and successful approaches
- Lead design workshops and training sessions
- Build design evaluation criteria and review processes
- Enable non-designers to create basic prototypes independently
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Design or related field
- 6+ years of progressive design experience with focus on digital products
- Expert proficiency in Figma including components, variants, and auto-layout
- Strong portfolio demonstrating system design thinking
- Experience with accessibility standards and inclusive design
- Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines
- Experience mentoring and enabling non-designers
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Demonstrated 'AI-first' mindset with a proven willingness to challenge traditional design paradigms and adopt augmented workflows to radically accelerate delivery cycles
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while fostering collaboration and a high-performing team culture
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable product decisions
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills to align diverse stakeholders around design goals and outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority through ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions quickly
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid vacation
- Holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
prototypingaccessibility compliancedesign documentationdesign system componentsresponsive designdesign metricsversion controldesign templatesdesign patternssystem design thinking
Soft skills
mentoringcommunication skillscollaborationanalytical skillspresentation skillsstorytellingleadershipadaptabilityproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Design