Design Manager UX/UI
📍 Job Overview
Job Title: Design Manager UX/UI
Company: Deloitte Empleo
Location: Madrid, Spain
Job Type: Full-time
Category: User Experience (UX) / User Interface (UI) Design Management
Date Posted: February 28, 2026
Experience Level: 5-10 Years
Remote Status: Hybrid
🚀 Role Summary
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Lead cross-functional design teams focused on product design, user experience (UX), and content design within Deloitte Digital.
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Drive the creation and commercialization of new design offerings and secure new client engagements for existing services.
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Manage multiple complex digital product design and branding projects concurrently, ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability.
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Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in design methodologies, incorporating Design Thinking, Agile, and CRO principles.
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Develop and mentor junior design talent, guiding them through project lifecycles and client interactions.
📝 Enhancement Note: This role is positioned as a Manager within Deloitte Digital, with a strong emphasis on both design leadership and business development. The core responsibilities blend strategic design direction with client management and service offering creation, indicative of a senior operational and client-facing role within a professional services context.
📈 Primary Responsibilities
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Lead and mentor design teams, overseeing the full lifecycle of digital product design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality UX/UI and cohesive branding.
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Develop and present compelling design strategies, user flows, visual designs, and prototypes to clients, articulating the rationale behind design decisions and their alignment with business objectives.
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Manage client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact, understanding their needs, and ensuring project success and client retention.
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Drive the creation and commercialization of new design service offerings, identifying market opportunities and developing compelling value propositions.
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Develop and implement tailored work plans and methodologies for diverse projects, adapting to client briefs and ensuring efficient project execution.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, marketing, and strategy, to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.
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Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and iterate on designs, focusing on enhancing user experience and achieving business goals.
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Ensure adherence to best practices in accessibility and usability across all design outputs.
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Contribute to sales efforts by presenting design capabilities and solutions to prospective clients.
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Oversee the creation and maintenance of design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across product portfolios.
📝 Enhancement Note: The description emphasizes client-facing responsibilities, including direct client relationship management and the creation/selling of new service offerings. This suggests a strong business development component beyond traditional design management, aligning with a senior role in a consulting environment.
🎓 Skills & Qualifications
Education: While not explicitly stated, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is typically expected for a Design Manager role at this level.
Experience:
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Minimum of 8 years of experience in complex digital product design and branding projects.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience managing medium to large design teams.
Required Skills:
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Expertise in User Flows, Visual Design, User Testing, Design Systems, and Design Thinking methodologies.
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Strong proficiency in Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) principles and application.
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Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and design exceptional user experiences with a focus on profitability and technical feasibility.
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Experience defining Information Architectures, user journeys, wireframes, visual design, and interactive prototypes.
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Proficiency in Agile and Design Thinking work methodologies.
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Knowledge of accessibility and usability best practices.
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Ability to analyze websites and applications, considering user experience and business models.
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Experience conducting user tests in various contexts.
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Proficiency in integrating and documenting accessibility in projects.
Preferred Skills:
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Knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
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Knowledge of CRO (Conversion Rate
Application Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in complex digital product design projects, including at least 5 years managing medium to large teams, and must possess high-level English proficiency. Essential technical skills include expertise in user flows, visual design, user testing, design systems, Design Thinking, and CRO, alongside the ability to manage multiple projects independently.