Design Operations Manager

• Seattle, WA
• This role is expected to work in-person with other product team members in our office in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle at least two days a week.
• Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
• The full salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $113,000 - $185,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
• This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law.

for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more.

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of experience, including at least two in design operations for a digital product
• Experience working directly with product and design teams, throughout the full product development lifecycle
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional workstreams, and drive prioritization and execution through strong organization, communication, and attention to detail
• Experience building or improving team workflows, systems, or processes in fast-paced environments
• Strong experience using tools such as Asana, Bynder, GitLab, Jira, or similar systems to set up clear, scalable systems for tracking work, managing design assets, and delivering design work to engineering

• Experience managing brand or marketing work, including print production and coordination with external partners such as illustrators, photographers, or creative agencies
• Experience coordinating video production or content development workflows, including curriculum writing, illustration, asset review, and deployment across channels
• Experience establishing clear process and documentation for scalable design systems
• Interest in exploring and applying AI tools to improve workflows, collaboration, and team efficiency
• Comfort operating in early-stage or ambiguous environments where priorities evolve and processes are still being defined
• Experience supporting work with external partners (such as vendors, agencies, etc.) including contracts, budgets, and/or coordination
• Experience collaborating with legal or procurement teams

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