UX Design Manager

As the UX Design Manager (US), you will lead and develop a high‑performing team of designers responsible for US Pizza Hut digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. In collaboration with UX senior leadership, this role is accountable for delivering high‑quality design outcomes for the US market and plays a key role in influencing and helping shape the strategy that guides how teams work. This role balances people leadership, design quality, and cross‑functional influence. You will help shape and reinforce team direction, raise the bar on craft and execution, and partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to deliver customer‑centered outcomes at scale. Lead & Develop the Team Manage, coach, and develop a team of UX designers supporting US Pizza Hut digital products. Set clear expectations, provide thoughtful, actionable feedback, and support career growth aligned to Pizza Hut leadership standards. Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture grounded in trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure resourcing, skills, and ways of working support delivery commitments and quality outcomes. Own Design Quality & Execution (US) Own UX execution quality for US experiences, from discovery through delivery. Ensure designs meet usability, accessibility, and brand standards while supporting business goals such as conversion, engagement, and customer satisfaction. Review and guide design work to maintain consistency, clarity, and craft across surfaces. Roll up your sleeves when needed to unblock work or support critical design efforts. Partner Cross‑Functionally Partner with Product Management and UX senior leadership to inform roadmap development, clarify problem spaces, and advocate for customer needs. Collaborate with Engineering to ensure designs are feasible, scalable, and well‑implemented. Work with Marketing and Operations partners to ensure cohesive, on‑brand US customer experiences. Communicate design rationale clearly and confidently to a wide range of stakeholders. Improve Design Operations & Systems Champion and evolve design systems and shared patterns used by US teams. Improve workflows, rituals, and tooling to increase efficiency, quality, and predictability. Use data, research insights, and team feedback to continuously refine how the team works. How You’ll Succeed You lead with clarity, empathy, and accountability, creating an environment where designers can do their best work. You balance strategic contribution with hands‑on execution, knowing when to zoom out and when to dive in. You make decisions using customer insight, data, and business context, not opinion alone. You build strong cross‑functional relationships and influence through collaboration and trust. You consistently raise the bar for UX quality while delivering on business commitments. 6+ years of UX design experience, including people leadership within a product‑driven organization. Proven experience managing and developing designers, including performance management and career coaching. Strong understanding of UX disciplines: information architecture, interaction design, user flows, wireframes, and prototyping. Experience partnering closely with Product and Engineering in Agile or similar delivery environments. Working knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices. Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly explain design decisions to diverse audiences. A portfolio that demonstrates thoughtful problem‑solving, design craft, and real‑world impact. Salary Range: $137,000 - $150,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! - Click here. At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. 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