Manager, Product Design

Why project44? At project44, we believe in better. We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn't just possible—it's essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world. With our Decision Intelligence Platform, Movement, we're redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward. Headquartered in Chicago, IL with a 2nd HQ in Bengaluru, India we are powered by a diverse global team that is tackling the toughest logistics challenges with innovation, urgency, and purpose. AI at project44 We expect every project44 team member, regardless of role or function, to actively leverage AI in their day-to-day work. Whether you're building product, serving customers, managing people, or running operations, AI is a tool you're expected to use with intent, curiosity, and judgment. We don't expect everyone to be a data scientist. We do expect everyone to be an intelligent user of AI: able to identify where it adds value, direct it effectively, evaluate outputs critically, and govern it responsibly. We invest in our team's AI fluency because we believe it's a competitive advantage for every person at project44, not just our engineers. If you're driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team – we should talk. About the Role: We are seeking a Product Design Manager to lead and grow our Product Design team in Bengaluru. This is a player-coach role: you'll spend part of your time managing and developing a team of designers, and part of your time as a hands-on practitioner, designing intuitive, elegant, and scalable experiences across our platform. You'll participate in creating the design vision and hold the quality bar for your team while directly owning design work on key initiatives—from discovery and research through prototyping, visual design, and delivery. You're as comfortable giving feedback in a design review as you are opening Figma yourself. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional partners in India and globally to drive clarity, alignment, and innovation across the product lifecycle, while building a strong, high-performing design team on the ground in Bengaluru. Responsibilities: People & Team Leadership Manage and mentor a team of product designers based in India, including hiring, performance management, and career development. Set clear goals and quality standards for the team, and give regular, actionable feedback through critiques and 1:1s. Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture, and represent the India design team within the global Product Design org and the broader company. Partner with design leadership, product, and engineering to plan team capacity, prioritize work across initiatives, and spot growth opportunities for team members. Build strong relationships with cross-functional peers, communicating proactively and consistently. Hands-On Design (Player) Lead design initiatives from discovery to delivery across multiple product surfaces, personally owning end-to-end design for key projects. Translate complex systems into intuitive, elegant experiences for a diverse set of users. Conduct or guide user research and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions. Contribute to and evolve our design system to ensure consistency and scalability. Cross-Functional Impact Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals, define problems, and co-create solutions. Advocate for design excellence and user-centric thinking across the organization. Act as a key design partner and voice for the Bengaluru team within global product and enginee…