Manager, UX

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive. 

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy. 

As a UX Manager, you will lead a team of UX designers working across ActBlue's suite of products. You will set the conditions for great work — establishing shared vision, building cross-functional partnerships, and creating the processes and culture that help your team do their best thinking. You'll be as invested in your team's growth as you are in the quality of the work they ship.

This role sits at the intersection of people leadership and product strategy. You'll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional leadership to ensure UX has a strong voice in how our products evolve — and that your team has the clarity, support, and autonomy to deliver cohesive, user-centered experiences.

• Manage and mentor a team of product designers, providing regular feedback, career coaching, and support for their professional growth
• Provide hands-on strategic support to designers on your team — stepping in to help them navigate complexity, communicate with stakeholders, and develop their design thinking
• Foster a team culture of craft, curiosity, and psychological safety — where designers feel empowered to take creative risks and learn from outcomes
• Oversee workload distribution and resourcing across your team, ensuring designers have clear priorities and appropriate scope
• Partner with the Senior UX Manager to co-lead the broader UX team, contributing to shared direction, team health, and org-level UX initiatives

• Establish and communicate design direction for your team's product areas, ensuring consistency and quality across interconnected user journeys
• Lead regular design reviews and critiques that elevate the work and build shared standards across the team
• Contribute to the development of shared design principles and quality criteria that can scale across a growing product portfolio

• Partner closely with Engineering and Product leaders to develop a shared understanding of your vertical's goals and ensure your team's work connects to the broader product strategy
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Product, Engineering, Customer Experience, and Marketing leadership to align design work with organizational goals
• Advocate for user-centered thinking at the leadership level, communicating the strategic value and business impact of UX investment
• Partner with UX Research and Data teams to ensure design decisions across your team are grounded in evidence and validated through appropriate methods

• Contribute to the evolution of the ActBlue Design System to meet the needs of a growing product portfolio and ensure consistent implementation across teams
• Contribute to the development of shared UX processes, tooling, and ways of working that benefit the broader design organization

• 6–8+ years of UX experience, including prior experience managing a team or coaching and mentoring other designers
• Experience leading end-to-end product delivery — from discovery and ideation through to high-fidelity execution — including MVPs and complex product features
• Proven ability to manage and coach designers in a cross-functional environment, with a track record of supporting career growth and delivering high-quality work
• Experience working with remote, geographically distributed teams across product, engineering, and other functions
• A user-first approach to design grounded in research and data, with experience leading discovery, ideation, and user research sessions and connecting insights to product decisions
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing audiences at multiple levels of an organization
• Experience working within or contributing to a shared design system
• A commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment — not just welcoming, but actively centering and amplifying perspectives and backgrounds different from your own

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.

This role requires availability during established, regular business hours (Mon-Fri).

Employees can expect to work with distributed teams across all U.S. time zones. Our roles require extended technology usage, and proficiency with virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Slack. Regular attendance in virtual meetings is inherent to every position.

Certain employees who report to this position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 

This position is excluded from any bargaining unit as a confidential employee.

As part of our hiring process, ActBlue will conduct a background check at the time of offer. This will be completed in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent.

ActBlue is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. We celebrate unique perspectives, honor the dignity of all individuals, and recognize that diverse backgrounds and identities strengthen our mission.

If you’re passionate about our work and see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. To request an accommodation, email recruitment@actblue.com.