Sr. Manager, Product Design, Workflow
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Job posted: 1/30/2026
Location: Americas
Time zone: PST, MT, Central, we're not considering EST time zones
Reports to: Mindy Wagner, Sr. Manager of Product Design
Hi there,
I'm Mindy, the hiring manager, and I'm looking for a new Sr. Manager of Product Design for the Workflow Zone. This is a net-new role to support our overall growth. I know interviewing can be tough, so first, let me tell you a little bit about the role and me in this quick interface: Intro to our Sr. Manager, Product Design role. If you're interested, come back to this link and apply now!
Zapier is on a mission to make automation work for everyone. As AI transforms how people build and use automation, the Workflow Zone sits at the heart of this transformation—owning the Zap Editor and the core building blocks that power millions of automations.
We're looking for a strategic and visionary Senior Manager of Product Design to lead design across the Workflow Zone. This is a high-impact leadership role. You'll manage 3 designers working across our core building experience and partner closely with product and engineering leadership to shape how automations are built on Zapier.
If you want to advance your career at a fast-growing, profitable, impact-driven company, read on…
About You
8+ years of product design experience, including 3+ years managing design teams working on complex, technical, or builder-oriented products. Your portfolio demonstrates high-quality design work on workflow tools, developer platforms, or similarly complex systems.
Systems thinker with technical depth. You understand how complex product ecosystems work and can see how changes ripple across experiences. You have strong technical fluency and can partner effectively with engineers, understand system architecture, and make design decisions informed by technical constraints.
Transformation-minded leader. You've led teams through significant product or strategy shifts and maintained team morale and quality during change. You know how to balance preserving what works while pushing toward bold new visions.
Strong cross-functional partner. You build trust with product and engineering leadership, influence zone strategy, navigate technical constraints, and co-own outcomes across multiple teams simultaneously. You anchor work in meaningful metrics and balance craft excellence with shipping velocity.
Team developer with operational strength. You set clear expectations, give direct feedback, and create growth opportunities for designers at different stages. You establish clear team rhythms, improve collaboration patterns, and create the conditions for designers to do their best work.
AI-fluent in practice. You embrace AI to accelerate design work, coach your team to do the same, and understand how AI capabilities should reshape both product experiences and design processes.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop the Workflow des
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