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UX Manager (User Experience Strategy & Design Leadership)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Creative / Technology | Volunteer Management Role
We’re Building — And Experience Must Be Intentional
The Donovan’s Venom is growing.
Platforms.
Products.
User journeys.
But without a clear experience—
nothing feels connected.
We are seeking a UX Manager to define, lead, and elevate the user experience across our platforms and products.
Because design isn’t just how it looks.
It’s how it works—and how it feels.
The Role
This role is responsible for owning the user experience strategy and design direction across the organization.
You will define UX standards, guide design decisions, and ensure all user experiences are intuitive, cohesive, and aligned with user needs.
You are not just designing interfaces.
You are shaping how users experience everything we build.
This role operates at the intersection of design, product, and strategy, ensuring every experience delivers clarity, usability, and impact.
What You’ll Own
UX Strategy & Vision
- Define and execute the overall UX strategy
- Align user experience with:
- Product goals
- Organizational strategy
- User needs
- Establish a clear experience direction across platforms
User-Centered Design Leadership
- Champion user-centered design principles
- Ensure all design decisions are grounded in:
- User research
- Usability
- Accessibility
- Advocate for the user across all teams
UX Standards & Design Consistency
- Establish design standards and guidelines
- Ensure consistency across:
- Platforms
- Products
- Features
- Build and maintain design systems (as applicable)
UX Research & Insights
- Define approach to:
- User research
- Feedback collection
- Usability testing
- Translate insights into actionable design improvements
Design Direction & Oversight
- Guide UX/UI designers in:
- Wireframes
- Prototypes
- Final designs
- Provide feedback and direction to ensure quality and alignment
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with:
- Product teams
- Developers
- UX Project Manager
- Ensure alignment between:
- Design vision
- Technical feasibility
- Product goals
Experience Quality & Usability
- Ensure all deliverables meet high usability standards
- Identify and resolve UX issues
- Continuously improve user journeys
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor UX designers
- Provide guidance, feedback, and support
- Foster a collaborative and creative design culture
Stakeholder Alignment
- Communicate UX strategy and decisions clearly
- Align stakeholders on experience direction
- Advocate for UX priorities
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to improve user experience
- Stay current on UX trends and best practices
- Introduce new approaches to enhance design quality
Who This Is For
This role is for someone who:
- Thinks in user journeys, systems, and experience
- Has strong experience in UX design and strategy
- Can lead and guide designers
- Understands how UX impacts product success
- Is both strategic and hands-on
Qualifications
Required
- 4–6 years of experience in:
- UX design
- Product design
- User experience strategy
- Strong understanding of:
- UX principles
- User-centered design
- Usability and accessibility
Preferred
- Experience building or managing design systems
- Experience working with product and engineering teams
- Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Experience in remote teams
Commitment
- 10–15 hours per week
- Flexible schedule (with collaboration across teams)
- Participation in design and strategy discussions required
- Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
- Leadership experience in UX and product design
- Opportunity to define and scale user experience strategy
- Direct impact on how users interact with products
- Experience working across design, product, and engineering
Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
We are building — and designing in real time.
To ensure alignment:
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to lead and shape UX immediately
Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
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Thank you for your interest in joining The Donovan’s Venom.
To be considered for this role, please ensure your application includes:
- A current resume
- Responses to all application questions (thoughtful and complete)
- A brief overview of your strategic experience and areas of impact
We encourage applicants to be intentional and specific in their responses, as this role requires a high level of strategic thinking and active contribution.
Important Considerations:
- This is a volunteer executive leadership role requiring consistent engagement
- Applicants must be able to begin within 14 days
- Incomplete or low-effort applications will not be considered
We are seeking individuals who are ready to contribute, build, and lead in real time.
