Senior Product Design Manager AI @ GitLab
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About GitLab
GitLab is an open-core software company offering an AI-powered DevSecOps Platform used by 100,000+ organizations. Our mission is enabling everyone to contribute and co-create software that powers our world.
Role Overview
As the Senior Product Design Manager AI, you will lead a team of 5 talented AI Product Designers. You will shape AI-powered developer tools by guiding design strategy and day-to-day execution across our platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of AI Product Designers
- Define and execute the design strategy for AI products
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, UX Research, and Technical Writing
- Establish design standards and patterns for AI experiences
- Conduct user research and usability testing for complex AI interactions
- Contribute to GitLab’s Pajamas Design System with AI components
- Present design outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders
- Foster user-centered design thinking within the team
Projects & Examples
Work on Duo Workflow (AI agents), Duo Chat (AI-powered assistant), and AI-powered code suggestions.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience as a Product Designer with team management expertise
- Proven leadership in AI/ML products and natural language interfaces
- Understanding of DevSecOps, SDLC, and developer workflows
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience with user research and technical collaboration
About the Team
The AI Product Design team is part of GitLab’s broader UX organization, collaborating closely with AI PMs, Engineering, and others to build intuitive product experiences for millions of developers.
Benefits & Support
Enjoy flexible paid time off, equity compensation, growth funds, parental leave, home office support, and more.
Key skills/competency
- Leadership
- AI Design
- Product Strategy
- User Research
- UX
- DevSecOps
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Design Systems
- Communication
How to Get Hired at GitLab
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor skills for GitLab and AI design.
- Highlight leadership: Emphasize team management and strategy experience.
- Research GitLab: Study culture, products, and recent news.
- Prepare portfolio: Showcase AI and UX design projects.
- Practice interviews: Focus on design challenges and team collaboration.