UX UI Manager Job at Publicis Groupe in Chicago
Publicis Groupe, Chicago, IL, United States
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Overview
Publicis Re:Sources Design Team is looking for a Design Team Manager who can lead, represent, and elevate our design practice. This role is responsible for maintaining high standards across UX and UI delivery while supporting and developing a growing team of designers.
We are looking for someone experienced, structured, and confident in representing design at a leadership level. At the same time, this is not a purely managerial role. You should be comfortable stepping into projects when needed, guiding complex initiatives, and setting the bar through example.
This role requires both strategic thinking and practical execution.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and support a team of UI/UX designers.
Set clear expectations around quality, ownership, and collaboration.
Conduct regular performance check-ins and support professional growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement.
Design Standards and Process
Define and maintain high standards for UX, UI quality, and documentation.
Oversee design reviews and ensure consistency across projects.
Improve workflows for discovery, design delivery, and stakeholder alignment.
Ensure best practices in usability, accessibility, and design systems are applied consistently.
Cross-Functional Representation
Represent the design team in cross-functional and leadership discussions.
Advocate for user-centered thinking in product decisions.
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align priorities and roadmaps.
Identify risks early and propose structured solutions.
Hands-On Contribution
Lead high-impact or complex initiatives when required.
Support teams during critical project phases.
Provide UX direction, review flows, and ensure design clarity.
Step in to stabilize projects when quality or alignment is at risk.
Qualifications
Required
6+ years of experience in UI/UX design.
2+ years of experience leading or mentoring designers.
Experience designing complex applications or professional tools.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on contribution.
Experience building or improving design processes.
Preferred
Experience managing distributed or cross-functional teams.
Background in internal tools or enterprise environments.
Experience evolving design systems or governance models.
What We’re Looking For
A leader who sets high standards and follows through.
Someone comfortable challenging assumptions constructively.
A manager who protects team focus while supporting business goals.
A practitioner who understands execution details, not just strategy.
Calm, structured, and decisive in ambiguous situations.
What Success Looks Like
Consistent design quality across all projects.
Designers are supported, challenged, and growing.
Stakeholders see design as a strategic partner.
Processes are structured but efficient.
Critical initiatives are stabilized quickly when needed.
Why Join Lion Design Team
Opportunity to shape and mature a growing design practice.
Real influence on process, standards, and team culture.
A leadership role with room to make a visible impact.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relations.
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Overview
Publicis Re:Sources Design Team is looking for a Design Team Manager who can lead, represent, and elevate our design practice. This role is responsible for maintaining high standards across UX and UI delivery while supporting and developing a growing team of designers.
We are looking for someone experienced, structured, and confident in representing design at a leadership level. At the same time, this is not a purely managerial role. You should be comfortable stepping into projects when needed, guiding complex initiatives, and setting the bar through example.
This role requires both strategic thinking and practical execution.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and support a team of UI/UX designers.
Set clear expectations around quality, ownership, and collaboration.
Conduct regular performance check-ins and support professional growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement.
Design Standards and Process
Define and maintain high standards for UX, UI quality, and documentation.
Oversee design reviews and ensure consistency across projects.
Improve workflows for discovery, design delivery, and stakeholder alignment.
Ensure best practices in usability, accessibility, and design systems are applied consistently.
Cross-Functional Representation
Represent the design team in cross-functional and leadership discussions.
Advocate for user-centered thinking in product decisions.
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align priorities and roadmaps.
Identify risks early and propose structured solutions.
Hands-On Contribution
Lead high-impact or complex initiatives when required.
Support teams during critical project phases.
Provide UX direction, review flows, and ensure design clarity.
Step in to stabilize projects when quality or alignment is at risk.
Qualifications
Required
6+ years of experience in UI/UX design.
2+ years of experience leading or mentoring designers.
Experience designing complex applications or professional tools.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on contribution.
Experience building or improving design processes.
Preferred
Experience managing distributed or cross-functional teams.
Background in internal tools or enterprise environments.
Experience evolving design systems or governance models.
What We’re Looking For
A leader who sets high standards and follows through.
Someone comfortable challenging assumptions constructively.
A manager who protects team focus while supporting business goals.
A practitioner who understands execution details, not just strategy.
Calm, structured, and decisive in ambiguous situations.
What Success Looks Like
Consistent design quality across all projects.
Designers are supported, challenged, and growing.
Stakeholders see design as a strategic partner.
Processes are structured but efficient.
Critical initiatives are stabilized quickly when needed.
Why Join Lion Design Team
Opportunity to shape and mature a growing design practice.
Real influence on process, standards, and team culture.
A leadership role with room to make a visible impact.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relations.
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