Design Manager
@ EvenUp

Toronto, ON
$200,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About EvenUp

EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes. Backed by top VCs including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, and Lightspeed, we are one of the fastest-growing vertical SaaS companies in history.

Role Overview: Design Manager

In this true player-coach role, you will lead a small team of embedded product designers while engaging hands-on with high-impact projects. Split your time between mentoring your team and driving strategic design initiatives in close collaboration with engineering, product, and AI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of 2–4 product designers.
  • Drive hiring and talent development for the design team.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and data teams.
  • Own critical projects that contribute to business goals.
  • Champion design excellence with a user-centered approach.

What We Look For

  • 8+ years in software product design with 2+ years managing designers.
  • Proven experience designing impactful B2B workflow tools.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and clarity in ambiguous spaces.

Work Arrangement & Location

This is a hybrid role, with at least 3 days a week required from one of our office hubs in San Francisco or Toronto.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families.
  • Flexible paid time off, disability, and parental leave.
  • Retirement plans (401(k) for US, RRSP for Canada).
  • A home office stipend and local in-person meet-up program.

Notice to Candidates

Please apply through our careers page only. Official communications come from EvenUp domains (@evenuplaw.com, @evenup.ai, @ext-evenuplaw.com, no-reply@ashbyhq.com, no-reply@canditech.io). Report any fraudulent postings directly.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Product Design
  • Team Leadership
  • User-Centered Design
  • SaaS
  • Legal Tech
  • AI Integration
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Design Systems
  • Talent Development

How to Get Hired at EvenUp

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align skills to design management and SaaS.
  • Highlight leadership: Emphasize team growth and mentoring.
  • Research EvenUp: Understand their mission and legal tech focus.
  • Prepare your portfolio: Show AI and workflow design projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review design systems and AI tool integrations.
Practice wireframing and prototyping techniques.
Update portfolio with workflow tool projects.
Familiarize with SaaS product design best practices.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a conflict within your design team.
Explain your mentoring approach with designers.
Share an example of cross-functional collaboration.
Detail how you handle ambiguous design challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions