Role Overview

Instacart is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the digital experience for Caper Cart, an AI-powered smart cart. This role involves transforming the in-store grocery shopping experience by driving user-centered solutions and ensuring craft excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the digital experience for Instacart's AI-powered Caper Cart.
• Drive visionary product experiences by combining customer insights, technology, and market trends.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, User Research, and Business Development.
• Translate customer insights into actionable improvements for the Caper cart experience.
• Coach and develop the careers of product designers on the team.
• Ensure craft excellence in interaction design, visual aesthetics, motion, and content.

Requirements Snapshot

• 10+ years in product design, with 5+ years managing designers.
• Proven track record of delivering innovative consumer hardware products.
• Portfolio showcasing end-to-end design experience on hardware products.
• Strong attention to interaction design, visual aesthetics, motion, and content.
• Ability to balance visionary thinking with actionable execution.

Expected Impact

The Senior Design Manager will be instrumental in evolving Caper Cart into a best-in-class product, significantly transforming the in-store grocery shopping experience for customers and retailers. This role will drive innovation and ensure a high standard of user experience for a cutting-edge product.

Why Apply

• Lead the design of an innovative, award-winning AI-powered smart cart.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of product innovation in the grocery industry.
• Join a company committed to a flexible work environment and fostering employee growth.