Product Manager - UI / UX at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Summary

• We are looking for a highly motivated Product Manager with a strong background in UI/UX to lead the discovery, design, and delivery of intuitive, user-centered digital products. 
• The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a designer’s mindset — someone who understands user behavior, values design-driven development, and can work cross-functionally to drive product excellence. You’ll own the product lifecycle end-to-end — from user research and wireframes to MVP delivery and iteration. 
• This is a unique opportunity to blend business strategy, user empathy, and product design into impactful, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision, roadmap, and short-to-long-term strategy in alignment with business goals
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
  Own and manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through design, build, release, and iteration
• Gather, synthesize, and prioritize customer and stakeholder feedback into actionable product requirements
• Create detailed wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools like Figma or Adobe XD
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and engineers to ensure technical feasibility and pixel-perfect execution
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and workflows to guide design and feature development
• Lead usability studies and user interviews to test design hypotheses and gather insights
• Track, measure, and report product KPIs, usage data, and customer feedback to inform decisions
• Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning in agile teams
• Ensure alignment between product features and customer outcomes through regular reviews
• Translate complex business problems into elegant, user-friendly solutions
• Champion user-centric design thinking within product and engineering teams
• Write clear, concise product specs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure features are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards
• Work closely with QA teams to ensure robust testing and bug resolution before release
• Run A/B tests and experiments to validate product assumptions and optimize engagement
• Collaborate with marketing and customer success teams to ensure successful product adoption
• Maintain consistent branding and design systems across all interfaces
• Monitor customer support tickets and feedback loops for product improvement insights
• Evangelize product vision across departments and ensure internal stakeholders are aligned
• Stay up to date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, methodologies, and best practices

Requirements

• A B.Sc. / B.A. in Computer Science, Design, Product Management, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in a product management or UI/UX design role, preferably in a digital product or SaaS environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design skills, user research, and shipped product features
• Experience with wireframing and design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar
• Familiarity with agile/scrum frameworks and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana)
• Basic understanding of frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus
• Analytical mindset with experience using tools like Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or Hotjar
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
• Empathy for users and a passion for building delightful, functional experiences
• Strong problem-solving ability and a self-starter attitude
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative environment
• Certification in Product Management, Design Thinking, or UX Design
• Experience working in early-stage startups or cross-functional digital product teams
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Familiarity with user journey mapping, personas, and service design frameworks
• Experience leading cross-functional design sprints or discovery workshops.