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Ulta Beauty are hiring a

Manager Product Design

OVERVIEW

Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.

At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together.

Product Design Manager

The Product Design Manager will lead and shape the visual and interaction design of our digital products, with a strong focus on our mobile app experience. This role is responsible for driving mobile-first design excellence, fostering design team development and ensuring the delivery of cohesive, brand-right solutions across iOS, Android and web platforms.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Design, this role manages a team of 3+ full-time and contract designers. The Product Design Manager partners cross-functionally with product managers, product owners, engineers, marketers and third-party vendors to ensure that our app meets both guest needs and business objectives. This position also plays a key role in scaling design operations, evolving our design system and supporting team hiring and growth.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead, mentor and grow a team of designers focused on mobile and web product experiences
  • Set the creative direction and ensure design consistency across all touchpoints, with deep ownership of the mobile app experience (iOS & Android)
  • Collaborate with product managers, product owners, developers and cross-functional partners to define goals and influence design strategy and execution
  • Review, elevate and guide the quality of design output, ensuring best-in-class visual and user experience standards
  • Champion app-specific design innovation, staying ahead of platform trends and integrating mobile-forward technologies like AI and personalization

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Shape and improve app design processes, workflows and operational tools to drive efficiency and clarity
  • Partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain a cohesive and scalable design system
  • Use performance data and user insights to guide iteration and refinement of app experiences
  • Contribute to the evolution of our personalization strategies and app-centric funnels
  • Participate in design reviews, leadership discussions and product planning sessions
  • Provide clear creative feedback across motion, typography, photography and interaction design
  • Support hiring, onboarding and professional development of team members
  • Ensure strong QA/UAT practices to uphold quality across new and existing features
  • Represent the design team in mobile-first product innovation discussions and roadmap planning

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

  • 3+ years of experience managing or leading design teams
  • 8–10+ years of experience in product and UI design, with demonstrated expertise in mobile app design (iOS & Android)
  • BS/BA in Design, HCI, Psychology, Human Factors or a related field preferred
  • Expert proficiency with Figma and collaboration tools; strong portfolio required
  • Strong understanding of human-centered design, mobile UX/UI best practices and platform guidelines
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks or coding languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, jQuery, Bootstrap) is a plus
  • Hands-on experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams
  • Experience in e-commerce or mobile-first tech environments strongly preferred
  • Passion for creating beautifully branded, highly functional guest experiences at scale

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $150,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty, the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.