User Experience Design Manager Jobs in Portland, OR

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and create web and application designs from conception to completion, ensuring consistency with the company's brand.
• Creates and manages visual elements for both desktop and mobile software applications. Responsible for creating wireframes and prototypes, and supporting user testing.
• Leads creative direction, across the company's digital products and user interfaces, ensuring brand consistency and a cohesive user experience. Maintains the company's digital design system and generates innovative design strategies that help meet product goals, applying best practices in UX, responsive design, and interaction design.
• Executes broad creative decisions based on expertise in UI/UX design, web design, and product interfaces. Decisions are approved by leadership or Product Managers.
• Performs ongoing design and development tasks, including template building, web and mobile app interfaces, and design iterations.
• Collaborates with Product Managers to stay updated on product changes and maintain product knowledge to ensure design deliverables are accurate and effective.
• Works with the Creative Services and Product Management teams to provide high-level strategic campaign direction for digital product launches.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert in UI/UX design principles, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-directed learner who quickly adapts to new programs and applications.
• Strong understanding of design systems, including how to build, document, and maintain them as products and teams scale.
• Demonstrated proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma. Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks like React, along with a solid understanding of web and mobile app development process and how design decisions translate into built products.
• Strong ability to recognize and produce effective and aesthetically attractive visual designs and typography.
• Proven ability to work effectively with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders while integrating conceptual design ideas.
• Able to develop creative concepts based on established criteria and product strategy.
• Able to manage multiple projects and timelines with attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design for web, mobile applications, and physical product interfaces.
• A strong design portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, highlighting UI/UX design capabilities, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate design and front-end prototyping, such as Claude, vibe coding workflows, or MCP integrations.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.

At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.
A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor"

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.