Senior Manager, Ads Design

SNAP/SNAP

Senior Manager directing advertising-product design for Snapchat, the visual messaging platform operated by technology company Snap. Leading design teams, monetization experiences, and enterprise design systems.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $251,000 - $377,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading design teams, fostering inclusive cultures, and driving product strategy for monetization experiences. Possesses strong visual and interaction design skills, with a focus on improving enterprise design systems and utilizing AI tools for design.

Highest-signal resume keywords

People ManagementVisual Design SkillsProduct StrategyDesign Team LeadershipExperience Designing Advertising Tools

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Hard Skills

Web Application DesignMobile Application DesignInteraction DesignDesign System ImprovementAI Tools for Design

Soft Skills

Expert Communication SkillsCoaching and MentoringSelf-Motivated Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA Degree

Industry Keywords

Monetization ExperiencesSnapchat ProductsHigh-Performing Team CultureProduct ResearchDesign Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high-performing design team by hiring and retaining exceptional talent
Coach team members toward meaningful career growth and foster a kind, smart, and creative culture
Set the design direction for monetization experiences in Snapchat, as well as tools for businesses, agencies, and creators
Represent Design with senior leadership, align across Product and Engineering, and shape roadmap and business strategy
Work with Product Research to identify the needs of advertisers, creators, agencies, and Snapchatters to improve existing products and features
Own and improve aspects of Snap's enterprise design system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience as a people manager, with a strong track record of coaching team members and fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture
Expert communication skills and ability to communicate design and vision effectively
Ability to think at a high level about product strategy
Strong visual design skills and passion for interaction design
Self-motivated attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
10+ years of experience designing web and mobile applications
BS/BA degree or equivalent years of work experience
3+ years of management experience
Preferred: demonstrated experience designing advertising tools for businesses
Preferred: strong portfolio showcasing your work
Preferred: experience using AI tools for design and prototyping
Preferred: deep understanding of Snapchat products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
Equity in the form of RSUs