Design Manager

Cotiviti

. Provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Design organization .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UX Design, Product Design, and Interaction Design, with a strong focus on user-centered practices and the ability to lead and mentor design teams. Proficient in managing cross-functional collaboration, adapting to evolving design methodologies, and leveraging AI tools to enhance design processes.

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UX DesignProduct DesignInteraction DesignUser-Centered Design PracticesAI-Driven Experience Design

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Hard Skills

Design SystemsDocumented WorkflowsCapacity ManagementResource AllocationDesign Process ImprovementMentoring DesignersPerformance ManagementFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsInclusive Design Practices

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityCollaborationCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDesign ToolsProduct Development ToolsCollaboration ToolsDesign Patterns

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional CollaborationDesign PracticesEmerging Design PracticesAI-Native Product DevelopmentTeam Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Design organization
Monitor team capacity, workload, priorities, commitments, risks, conflicts, and resource gaps across the portfolio
Clarify work objectives, priorities, and requirements
Execute Design work directly when capacity constraints or urgent timelines require it
Help designers and cross-functional partners navigate shifting priorities, dependencies, and competing demands
Improve team processes, tools, and ways of working
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to integrate Design into planning, prioritization, and delivery
Reduce friction and improve cross-functional collaboration
Establish and reinforce shared Design practices, standards, and expectations
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Design team
Provide expectations, feedback, performance management, and career development support
Identify capability gaps and create learning, experimentation, and development opportunities
Support designers working in an AI-native product development environment
Foster curiosity, continuous learning, collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and inclusion
Recruit and retain Design talent and contribute to staffing and organizational planning
Develop emerging leaders and expand team members' impact
Build relationships with Product, Engineering, and business partners
Represent Design in cross-functional planning and prioritization
Communicate Design priorities, progress, risks, and opportunities
Contribute to the evolution of the Experience Design organization, operating model, practices, and standards
Advance a consistent, scalable approach to Design across products and teams
Support adoption of the design system, patterns, guidelines, and best practices
Document workflows, processes, and decision points across the Design portfolio
Stay current with emerging Design practices, AI capabilities, and AI-native product development
Model adaptability through changes in tools, processes, technology, and organizational priorities
Complete assigned performance-review responsibilities, special projects, and other duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of professional experience in UX Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or a related discipline
Experience leading, mentoring, or developing designers or other creative professionals
Strong understanding of user-centered Design practices
Strong organizational and operational skills, including managing competing priorities, assessing capacity, coordinating work across multiple teams, and allocating Design resources
Ability to build effective working relationships with Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional partners
Experience translating ambiguous stakeholder input into structured requirements or documented workflows
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively amid changing priorities, ambiguity, and evolving ways of working
Experience designing AI-driven experiences, including designing for uncertainty, trust, transparency, and human decision-making
Experience using AI tools to augment Design work, improve productivity, or explore new approaches
Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to new tools, technologies, and approaches to Design
Preferred: experience in collaborative, cross-functional product development environments
Preferred: experience with design systems, shared Design practices, standards, or guidelines
Preferred: experience with accessibility or inclusive Design practices
Preferred: experience coordinating Design work across multiple products, projects, or teams
Preferred: experience developing team capabilities through learning and experimentation
Preferred: experience helping teams or organizations navigate changes in processes, tools, technology, or ways of working
Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area
Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage
Disability insurance coverage
Life insurance coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid family leave
9 paid holidays per year
17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on level and length of service
Remote work
Virtual interviews
Dedicated, secure work area and high-speed internet/office setup requirements