Design Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho we are:Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are an R&D firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.About this role:As the Design Manager, you will own and mature the Design across products and programs. Leading a team of UX and Industrial designers, your ability to define, implement, and maintain a design system across the company as a whole will have a direct impact to our overall success. You will collaborate with leadership, strategy, marketing, domain experts, and engineers to provide value to the experience.Duties and Responsibilities:Drive an end-to-end intuitive user experience across mediums (Web, Mobile, Industrial Design) and disciplines, with a focus on minimizing cognitive overhead of complex conceptsDiscover and define interaction designs and UI patterns through engagement activities with our warfighter communityLead a UI/UX team to define and deliver interaction design flows, scenarios, and structural layouts for both digital and physical product interactionsLead an Industrial Design team to inform the manufactured design of our physical productsPartner with program management, hardware engineers, and industrial engineers to deliver thoughtful solutions for our tangible product linesBring a multidisciplinary point of view of product design to the conversation, bringing creativity and of thought from a design point of viewAbility to self-motivate and consistently deliver results in a rapidly delivering and fast-moving organizationRequirements8+ years of experience driving design for an organizationExperience in prototyping and turning prototypes into shipped productsExperience with Design Thinking processes and user-focused design principles2+ years of experience in modern UI design software, such as Figma, Sketch, Principal, or AdobeMust have a portfolio or repository indicating interaction and visual design skills with the ability to design quality graphical user interfacesExperience in shipping and designing a web or mobile applicationsExperience with visual authoring tools used by software developers, mechanical, electrical, industrial, and system engineersAbility to self-motivate and consistently deliver results in a rapidly delivering and fast-moving organizationA firm grasp of the concept of servant leadership. Positive attitude and optimistic outlookUSWillingness and Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance. We can answer any questions regarding this process and walk you through the steps when obtaining itYour own unique talents! If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goalsMust be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and can think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas.Nice to have:Current understanding of technology such as web, mobile, and know the constraints, be willing to push the limits and apply creative solutions that result in great user experiencesA comfortable command of visual authoring tools used by software developers, mechanical, electrical, industrial or system engineers such as Visual Studio, Solidworks, or othersExperience with industrial design and shipping physical productsFamiliarity with networking, network monitoring and networked systemsExperience with physical products for use in rugged environments (aircraft, vehicles, off-grid, camping, etc)Experience with networked Linux systems is a plusExperience working alongside an agile software development team, including use of project management software and integration with scrum, agile etcPrior entrepreneurial experience is a plusMore about Fuse:Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.Salary Range: $120,000 - $175,000BenefitsMedical, Dental, and VisionEmployee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well11 paid Federal HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued)After two years: unlimited40 hours of paid sick leave per year401k with employer matchingAnnual bonusesCell phone reimbursement: $100/month #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17