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Full-Time

Sr. Manager

Product Design

Updated on 10/4/2024

Rover

Rover

5,001-10,000 employees

E-commerce platform for pet care products

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$182.3k - $242.4kAnnually

+ Long-term incentive plan + Performance-based cash payout

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Requires in-office presence in Downtown Seattle two days per week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Communications
Requirements
  • 5+ years in a management or leadership role on a design team
  • 7+ years of product design experience
  • Exceptional UX and visual design skills with the ability to teach them
  • Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, managing expectations and gracefully receiving feedback
  • Ability to cultivate the individual skills of your team
  • Excellent communication skills with an aptitude for transparency and team collaboration
  • Experience and expertise in high-level product strategy
  • Previous experience hiring and growing a team
  • Ability to operate at both a high-level conceptual view and down to detailed design deliverables
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and proposing solutions within the team
  • Proven customer and business outcomes
  • Data-driven design approach, with comfort in using business, product, and UX metrics to inform decisions
Responsibilities
  • Mentor, manage, and grow a team of high-value mid-to-senior level Product Designers in Seattle, WA
  • Iterate on and establish team processes and best practices to maintain a high bar of quality
  • Utilize a human-centered design approach to advocate for customers throughout the end-to-end experience
  • Ensure that business objectives are clear, that stakeholder needs are understood, and final solutions are high quality
  • Coordinate with product managers, tech leads, and business stakeholders to define and ensure that the teams' work is executed as envisioned
  • Partner to influence roadmaps and own experience strategy
  • Run workshops to ensure alignment across your working partners and peers
  • Own UX opportunities, outcomes, and metrics
  • Hands-on approach and comfort with stepping in to get your hands dirty when necessary
  • Lead the team in defining a vision for services at Rover

Rover.com operates in the pet care market, providing a variety of products and accessories for pet owners and enthusiasts. The company offers items such as toys, treats, grooming supplies, and personalized gifts, all available for purchase through its e-commerce platform. Customers can easily browse and buy high-quality pet care products directly from the website, which features categories like apparel, home decor, and cleaning supplies tailored to pets. Rover.com distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on unique offerings, including specialized collections and items that address specific pet needs, such as boredom and anxiety. The goal of Rover.com is to meet the growing demand for quality pet products while ensuring a convenient shopping experience for pet owners.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$535.9M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by Blackstone provides Rover.com with significant resources and expertise to expand its market presence and enhance its product offerings.
  • Rover.com's focus on customer favorites, new arrivals, and top sellers ensures it remains relevant and competitive in the fast-growing pet care market.
  • Partnerships with organizations like the Spokane Humane Society highlight Rover.com's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The integration with Blackstone could lead to strategic shifts that may not align with the current company culture, potentially causing internal disruptions.
  • The highly competitive pet care market requires continuous innovation and differentiation to maintain market share.

What makes Rover unique

  • Rover.com focuses exclusively on the pet care market, offering a curated selection of high-quality and innovative products, unlike broader e-commerce platforms.
  • The company's emphasis on unique items like personalized products and seasonal collections helps it stand out in a crowded market.
  • Rover.com leverages the convenience of online shopping to reach a broad audience, differentiating itself from traditional brick-and-mortar pet stores.