Sr. Product Design Manager - AutoNation

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?

Position Summary:
The Gather team is building a portfolio of products that use a human-centered, data-informed approach to empower everyday journeys by transforming the way people digitally interact with their vehicles and each other. We’re a passionate, hungry, and humble team that is excited to create inclusive experiences that challenge industry boundaries and create positive change in the daily lives of consumers.
As a Senior Product Design Manager at Gather, you will be joining the ground floor of a growing team of cross-functional digital experts in design, product, and engineering. In this role, you'll be responsible for shaping the user experience of our new mobile app. You'll directly contribute as well as oversee a team of UX and visual product designers, guiding them to solve user problems and create a cohesive design vision as we grow our product from 0-1.
We are looking for a highly collaborative team member with a fanatical focus on the customer, and experience leading product design for data-powered connected products in areas of disparate systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Design Team: Oversee a team of UX and visual product designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and feedback to ensure high-quality family mobility solutions.
• Define and Maintain Design System: Continuously build and maintain a comprehensive, on-brand design system that serves as a foundation for all product design efforts, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the organization.
• Drive UX Excellence: Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and researchers to understand user needs, define product requirements, and create intuitive and engaging user experiences to meet product goals.
• Lead Marketing Creative Development: Oversee the production of marketing assets, ensuring alignment with the brand and product vision.
• Contribute to Branding Strategy: Provide input and guidance on branding initiatives, ensuring that the visual identity of the product reflects the brand's values and resonates with the target audience.
• Foster a Collaborative Culture: Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration and open communication.

Experience

• 8+ years of product design experience, with a compelling portfolio and proven track record of leading design teams to deliver successful mobile apps; Experience designing 0-1 products a plus
• Deep understanding of user experience principles, design thinking methodologies, and best practices
• Strong visual design skills, including proficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate within diverse, cross-functional squads.

• Ability to thrive in an iterative, fast-paced startup environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Passion for creating innovative and impactful user experiences

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits

• Exclusive RX Pet program offering discounts on medications

• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear

• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers

• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.