Senior Manager, Digital Design

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Sakara Life is a mission driven, premium wellness brand helping people nourish themselves by providing ready-to-eat nutrition programs, functional supplements, and educational content to clients nationwide. We are seeking smart, passionate, ambitious, and hardworking team players that share our passion for health & well-being.

About the role: We are looking for a superstar to uplevel our digital design.  This is a rare opportunity to help shepherd the future of a rapidly growing and widely admired brand. 

As the Senior Manager of Digital Design at Sakara Life, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and user interface (UI) across our digital platforms, including the website, mobile app, and marketing communications. You will collaborate closely with the UX strategist and eCommerce Director to enhance user experience (UX), optimize conversion rates (CVR), and uphold the Sakara brand aesthetic across all digital touchpoints.

You’ll love this role if: You excel as a design visionary, adept at translating brand visions into captivating digital experiences that uphold high standards in both aesthetics and functionality.  You can strategically manage complex design projects effortlessly. A dedicated problem solver, you enjoy tackling challenges with a blend of creativity and analytical thinking, consistently driving innovation. Committed to continuous improvement, you actively seek opportunities to refine processes and elevate standards, while drawing inspiration from diverse sources to evolve your design perspective and stay abreast of trends. You’re collaborative and foster strong relationships across teams, ensuring the delivery of cohesive and exceptional digital experiences at Sakara.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Digital Design Leadership: Lead the design strategy and execution for Sakara’s digital presence, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business objectives.
  • UI Design Excellence: Design intuitive, simple, and visually appealing interfaces for the Sakara website, mobile app, and marketing templates e.g. emails, focusing on usability and conversion optimization.
  • Brand Elevation: Elevate the Sakara brand through innovative and impactful design solutions that resonate with our target audience and reinforce brand positioning.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the UX strategist, eCommerce Director and Creative Director to conceptualize and implement designs that enhance user journeys and drive engagement.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): Implement rigorous QA processes to ensure that all digital designs meet high standards of quality, functionality, and performance.
  • Cross-functional Coordination: Partner with marketing, product, and technology teams to ensure seamless integration of design initiatives and alignment with overall company goals.
  • Testing and Iteration: In partnership with the Marketing team, conduct A/B testing and gather user feedback to iterate on designs, continuously improving performance metrics such as CVR and engagement rates.
  • Creative Management/direction: Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and innovation within the team.
  • Documentation and Communication: Clearly articulate design concepts and rationale, presenting work to stakeholders and senior leadership as needed.

Requirements:

  • Professional Experience: Proven experience (6+ years) in digital design, with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI design work for DTC subscription businesses and top-tier brands.
  • Design Education: Degree in Design, Digital Design, Visual Communication, or related field 
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Figma, Sketch, etc. Knowledge of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles is a plus.
  • Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically about design solutions, balancing creativity with data-driven insights and business goals.
  • Team Player: Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Passion for Wellness: Interest in health, wellness, and lifestyle brands, with a commitment to enhancing digital experiences that empower and inspire our audience.
This full-time role is based at our NYC Headquarters in Soho. We currently operate under a hybrid model where you will be required to work in person 3 days during the week. 

The compensation salary range for this role is $140,000 - $150,000 annually.


Sakara Benefit Offerings:

  • Health Insurance through Aetna
    • Medical (90% Coverage for Individual)
    • Dental & Vision (100% Coverage for Individual)
    • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account available (pending plan elected)
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401k Program
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability
  • Discounts on Sakara products and complimentary in office Sakara meals
  • Voluntary benefits such as Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance 
  • A vibrant and inclusive company culture
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives through wellness and nutrition

Sakara Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their  race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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