Position Overview:

As the Design Manager at ZoomInfo, you will play a crucial role in building and mentoring a high-quality design team in India. Your team will be responsible for producing effective designs that align with our global standards and leverage our design system. You will ensure that the team takes clear direction, collaborates effectively, and delivers impactful design solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of talented designers. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and high performance
• Design System Utilization: Champion the use of our design system to ensure consistency and efficiency across all design outputs
• Project Management: Oversee multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Collaboration:  Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and marketing to align design objectives with business goals
• Quality Assurance:  Implement processes to maintain the highest design quality, including regular reviews and feedback sessions
• Direction & Clarity:  Provide clear and actionable design direction to the team, ensuring alignment with project goals and company vision
• Professional Development:  Invest in the professional growth of team members through continuous learning opportunities and constructive feedback

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Cognitive Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite. Strong understanding of UX/UI principles
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing design teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. As the majority of stakeholders will be in the United States, strong English communication skills are a must. Ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across geographies
• Problem-Solving:  Creative thinker with the ability to approach problems from multiple angles and find innovative solutions