Senior Manager, Experience Design, Assistant

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Experience Design to lead the design of our Autodesk Assistant and AI/ML platform experiences. This role requires a leader with hand-on experience with driving consistency and standards for conversational and agentic UX, as well as optimizing workflows that can scale development. Expertise in managing complex design projects related to internal platforms and external AI experiences.

The Senior Manager will work cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and other design leaders to ensure that we are creating high-quality, consistent experiences that align with our users’ needs and the company’s business objectives. You will mentor and guide a talented team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence. This is a unique opportunity to impact millions of users, defining and shaping the next generation of Autodesk’s conversational product experiences and platforms.

You will report into the Director of User Experience, Platform Services and Emerging Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team for the Autodesk Assistant platform standards, driving the development of best-in-class conversational UI experiences for our users

• Oversee the design efforts for our internal AI/ML platform (AMP), ensuring developers can quickly access and build quality AI/ML experiences at scale

• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy that meets both user and business needs

• Advocate for user-centered design approaches, leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions and continuous improvement

• Mentor and guide a team of experience designers, fostering professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and setting a high bar for design quality

• Conduct regular design reviews, usability testing, and audits to ensure consistency, accessibility, and alignment with Autodesk’s design standards

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure Autodesk’s products remain innovative and competitive

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in experience design, with at least 4 years of leadership experience managing design teams

• Proven experience in designing conversational UI (e.g., chatbots, voice assistants) and familiarity with platforms such as Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant

• Strong background in UX for complex, data-driven applications, especially in user account management and subscription workflows

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Passion for user-centered design and a deep understanding of balancing user needs with business objectives

• Experience in creating and implementing design systems, ensuring consistency across products and platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on conversational UI for major platforms like Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, or Google Assistant

• Knowledge of user account management and subscription systems, including renewals and payment workflows

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional product development teams

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $160,500 and $259,600. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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