India - Associate Manager Product Design (Design)
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, mentor, and grow a small team of product designers — running 1:1s, supporting career development, and fostering a culture of craft and collaboration
- Partner with product managers and engineering leads to set design priorities, align roadmaps, and advocate for the user experience across the Bitwarden platform
- Contribute directly to select initiatives — creating user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and prototypes as needed
- Facilitate design critiques and review sessions, helping the team produce consistent, high-quality, and accessible work
- Facilitate user research and testing practices — helping the team plan and execute feedback cycles that inform design decisions with evidence
- Drive cross-functional alignment by clearly communicating design rationale to a diverse stakeholder audience, including leadership
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase design team effectiveness, quality, and velocity
- Uphold and evolve Bitwarden’s design system and standards across desktop, mobile (iOS & Android), web, and browser extension
WHAT YOU BRING TO BITWARDEN
3–5 years of experience in product design, with at least some informal experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of other designers
A portfolio that demonstrates strong UI craft, systems thinking, and the ability to solve complex UX problems across platforms
Proficiency in Figma and familiarity with other design and developer tools (e.g., Claude, Loveable, Replit, ChatGPT, V0, Adobe, GitHub)
Experience planning and facilitating user research, testing sessions, and design critiques
Ability to communicate design decisions with clarity — through sketches, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and in conversation with stakeholders
A collaborative and adaptable mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and prioritizing across competing demands
Strong verbal and written communication skills paired with openness and authenticity — you give and receive feedback well
The desire to grow as a manager: you’re energized by helping others do their best work, not just doing it yourself
Excitement and enthusiasm for open source software and better internet security
NICE-TO-HAVE
Experience in a player-coach or tech lead role on a design team
Startup or fast-growth company experience
Familiarity with WCAG accessibility guidelines
Experience designing for security-focused applications
Experience designing for both B2C and B2B customers
Cross-platform design experience (desktop, mobile, web, browser extension)
Front-end development experience or strong familiarity with engineering practices
DESIGN AT BITWARDEN
The Product Design team at Bitwarden is dedicated to simplifying the management of sensitive data for users of all skill levels, with a focus on creating user-friendly experiences that enhance efficiency and security. We aim to provide clear options and guide users toward best practices. Bitwarden’s design team strives to create experiences where everyone can manage their data with confidence, fostering trust through a consistent and transparent approach. With this intention, we aim to enhance user experiences by transforming routine tasks into enjoyable moments, ultimately making every interaction with our products delightful and empowering for our customers.
A FEW REASONS TO WORK WITH US
The Bitwarden user community loves staying secure, and the feeling is mutual. Come to work each day with a sense of purpose and bring a more secure internet experience to everyone, from friends and family to the world’s largest organizations.
Become an expert. You’ll become immersed in the prominent technology markets of security and open-source software.
Bitwarden remains dedicated to building a diverse and talented team.
Learn and grow. Take on new challenges with your team’s support and join the Bitwarden #growth-club to continue your personal and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business needs.
About Bitwarden
Open-source password and secrets manager serving individuals, developers, enterprises, and organizations with secure credential management.
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