Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Ads Design to set the design direction for Snap’s advertising products. You will work with a cross-functional team of product managers, engineers, product researchers, and data scientists to build products and experiences that help big brands, small businesses, and creators find success on Snapchat.
What You’ll Do
Lead a high-performing design team by hiring and retaining exceptional talent.
Coach team members toward meaningful career growth, and foster a kind, smart, and creative culture
Set the design direction for monetization experiences in Snapchat, as well as tools for businesses, agencies, and creators
Represent Design with senior leadership, aligning across Product and Engineering, and shaping roadmap and business strategy
Work with Product Research to identify the needs of advertisers, creators, agencies, and Snapchatters to improve existing products and features
Own and improve aspects of our enterprise design system
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated experience as a people manager, with a strong track record of coaching team members, fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture
An expert communicator who can effectively communicate a design and vision
Ability to think at a high level about product strategy
Strong visual design skills and passion for interaction design
Self-motivated attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous work environment
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience designing web and mobile applications
BS/BA degree or equivalent years of work experience
3+ years of management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience designing advertising tools for businesses
A strong portfolio showcasing your work
Experience using AI tools for design and prototyping
Deep understanding of Snapchat products
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $251,000-$377,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $238,000-$358,000 annually.Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $213,000-$320,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience designing web and mobile applications
- BS/BA degree or equivalent years of work experience
- 3+ years of management experience
- Demonstrated experience as a people manager and coaching team members
- Strong visual and interaction design skills
- Excellent communication skills to articulate design and vision
- Ability to think at a high level about product strategy
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Experience designing advertising tools for businesses
- Strong portfolio showcasing design work
- Experience using AI tools for design and prototyping
- Deep understanding of Snapchat products
What the Team is Saying
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Snap Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave offers up to 28 weeks with a return-to-work program, alongside adoption, surrogacy, infertility, and fertility-preservation support via partners like Carrot. Additional resources such as backup child care, caregiver assistance (Wellthy), lactation rooms, and breast-milk shipping further strengthen family support.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental (including orthodontia), and vision (including LASIK and a frame/contact allowance) coverage is paired with free One Medical membership, virtual physical therapy, and well-being reimbursements. Mental-health access includes 15 annual Lyra sessions for employees and dependents.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a match of 100% up to 3% plus 50% on the 4th and 5th percent is complemented by pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions including a Mega Backdoor Roth option. HSAs/FSAs, financial education, Rocket Lawyer access, and employee equity round out the financial benefits.
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What We Do
We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our “default together” approach is an 80/20 model where we are asking team members to spend 80% of the time, on average, in the office, with the remaining 20% of the time spent remote.
