Group UX Manager

WHO WE ARE

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive. 

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Group UX Designer, you will manage projects and architect complex solutions at a team level. You will work on end-to-end projects with agency and in concert with our UX Research, Product Management, Engineering, and Internal teams. You will think through the end-to-end user journey of your product space and support the design and delivery of cohesive products and services. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and mentor a team of product designers working across our suite of products, providing guidance on research-driven design processes and fostering their professional growth
• Partner with UX Research and Data teams to develop strategic insights into user behaviors, needs, and motivations that will inform design decisions across multiple product lines and broader organizational strategy
• Establish cohesive design vision and direction for our interconnected product ecosystem, ensuring consistent user experiences while meeting the unique needs of different user segments
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with Product, Engineering, Customer Support, and Marketing leadership to align multi-product design initiatives with overall business goals
• Drive the implementation of research insights across design teams working on different products, ensuring all design decisions are grounded in user data and validated through appropriate testing
• Establish design principles, processes, and quality standards that can be applied consistently across our product portfolio
• Oversee the end-to-end design processes across multiple product teams, coaching designers through complex challenges that span different products and user journeys
• Lead regular design reviews and critiques that foster collaboration between product design teams, encouraging knowledge sharing and consistent quality standards
• Guide the evolution of the ATS Design System to support the needs of our expanding product portfolio while ensuring consistent implementation across all products
• Advocate for design and user-centered thinking at the leadership level, effectively communicating the strategic value and business impact of a unified design approach across our product ecosystem

WHAT YOU BRING

• 6-8+ years of related experience as well as prior experience leading a team or coaching and mentoring other staff
• Experience working with remote, geographically distributed, cross-functional teams on complex product features.
• Experience leading end-to-end delivery of products, starting from ideation and discovery to pixel-perfect mocks. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on product ideas and pitches, including the design and delivery of MVPs. 
• Experience leading discovery, ideation, and user research sessions.
• A user-first approach to UX design that grounds decisions in research and data. Experience incorporating research into your design process to inform UX decisions.
• Strong storytelling skills and experience presenting to audiences at multiple levels of an organization.
• Dedication to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and a commitment to not just welcoming, but centering and amplifying, backgrounds and points of view that differ from yours.

WORK & BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

This posting is for a full-time, remote, salaried position. Travel may be required on a limited basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats (1-2 times per year). Additional travel may be required for select positions. 

Registered States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C.

Work Schedule: 

This role requires availability during established, regular business hours (Mon-Fri).

Work Environment: 

Employees can expect to work with distributed teams across all U.S. time zones. Our roles require extended technology usage, and proficiency with virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Slack. Regular attendance in virtual meetings is inherent to every position.

Salary Range Details:

Salary Range: $191,679 - $216,566 - $241,452

ActBlue is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Final salary offers will take into account factors such as candidate experience, interview performance and current team salary parity. 

Benefits: 

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out of pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability 
• Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
• Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees 
• Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
• A minimum of three months paid medical, family and parental leave (for all new parents, adoptions included)
• Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
• Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times

UNION INFORMATION

This is a supervisory position and therefore is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Certain employees who report to this position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

INCLUSION STATEMENT FROM ACTBLUE

ActBlue is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. We celebrate unique perspectives, honor the dignity of all individuals, and recognize that diverse backgrounds and identities strengthen our mission. If you’re passionate about our work and see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. To request an accommodation, email [email protected].