Senior Product Design Manager

Senior Product Design Manager Webflow At Webflow, we’re building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform, and we’re doing it as a remote-first company built on trust, transparency, and a whole lot of creativity. This work takes grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality. Our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. From entrepreneurs launching their first idea to global enterprises scaling their digital presence, we empower teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web without barriers. We believe the future of the web, and work, is more open, more creative, and more equitable. And we’re here to build it together. We are looking for a Senior Product Design Manager to lead our visual development and design strategy. Your primary focus will be on shaping Webflow’s core product surfaces, including the Designer, Components-based systems, Interactions, and agentic capabilities. This will define agentic primitives as the building blocks that allow humans and AI to co-create web experiences. The systems you shape will influence enterprise adoption, developer activation, ecosystem growth, and how AI-native websites are built.You will work closely with engineering and product partners to turn complex technical concepts into intuitive, powerful experiences. You will champion a builder culture that encourages teams to explore ideas through making, validate concepts quickly, and bring clarity to complex problems. You will set a high bar for craft, mentor designers, and redefine how AI can transform both designer workflows and design systems. This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will own a multi-team portfolio spanning product features, extensible platform pattern, define long-term strategy in partnership with Product and Engineering leadership, and ensure design investment translates into measurable outcomes. Most importantly, you will shape the next generation of web creation: where visual development, code generation, and AI agents operate as a unified system. About the role: Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada) Full-time  Permanent  Exempt The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills. United States  (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States) Zone A: $220,000 - $285,000 Zone B: $207,000 - $268,000 Zone C: $194,000 - $251,000 Canada (figures cited below are in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada) 251,000 - 324,000  This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals.  Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter. Application Information: Application deadline: applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is closed and filled This posting is for an existing vacancy Reporting to the Senior Product Design Director As a Senior Product Design Manager, you’ll…  Set a high bar for craft by shaping developer tools and design systems that are simple, intuitive, and powerful Champion a builder culture where teams explore ideas early and often to spark alignment and push the work forward Bring real experience with AI, from shipping features to experimenting with side projects, and use that knowledge to shape how we design with it Define operating principles for how design tooling and design systems scale across multiple product pillars Establish clear success metrics tied to activation, extensibility, and long-term platform growth Shape roadmap decisions by grounding design strategy in business impact and customer insight Partner closely with engineering by co-creating solutions, understanding technical tradeoffs, and building trust across disciplines Communicate clearly with senior leaders by framing design systems and developer tools as critical to adoption, growth, and long-term product strategy Foster a builder culture that is curious, experimental, and playful while grounding the team in rigor and design excellence About you: Requirements: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience You’ll thrive as a Senior Product Design Manager if you: Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in product design, including at least 3 years managing and leading teams Experience shipping AI-powered workflows or designing systems that incorporate LLMs, code generation, or agentic automation Demonstrate strong systems thinking — comfortable designing primitives, not just features Are energized by designer and developer tooling that enables creativity, ingenuity, and empowerment for individuals and teams building web experiences Demonstrate a portfolio of shipped software products that made a significant impact on business and customer goals Have mastery of organizational influence and collaborative execution in ambiguous, complex product environments at high-growth companies Balance big-picture vision with attention to detail, ensuring the products you ship consistently exceed expectations Care deeply about the impact of high-quality software experiences on users, and you are fluent in connecting design work to business strategy and tangible growth Are an engaging storyteller with strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills Have experience building products in a remote or distributed team environment Also bring one or more of these qualities: a growth mindset, motivation to improve continuously, comfort with ambiguity, a love of the craft, and optimism about the future Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact. Our Core Behaviors: Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first. Win together. We play to win, and we win as one team. Success at Webflow isn't a solo act. Reinvent ourselves. We don't just improve what exists, we imagine what's possible. Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar. Benefits Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company. Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums. Support for every stage of family life. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Plus inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions. Time off that’s actually off. Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired. Wellness for the whole you. Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching. Invest in your future. A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.  Monthly stipends that flex with your life. Localized support for work and wellness expenses — from Wi-Fi to workouts. Bonus for building together. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program. Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment. Remote, together At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Stay connected Not ready to apply, but want to be part of the Webflow community? 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