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Product Design Manager, Spatial Systems Design

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Product Design Manager, Spatial Systems Design

San Mateo, CA

As a Product Design Manager for the Spatial Systems team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Meta's spatial products and experiences. You will leverage your extensive experience in 3D and spatial design to guide an experienced team of designers. You will partner with the teams within Horizon and XR Technology teams to evaluate novel technologies and find ways to apply them to improve our current and future products. Your technical knowledge of 3D systems, combined with your proven track record for user experience, will drive the creation of impactful and relevant prototypes and products that drive connection and creation in ways never before possible.You will drive the team to solve problems never before solved, such as how to create rich co-presence experiences with others, gaming and working in spatial environments, and keeping users safe while letting them become immersed in virtual worlds.

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Product Design Manager, Spatial Systems Design Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing technical guidance and driving the creation of high-quality experiences and prototypes
  • Ensure user experience quality and technical feasibility are aligned and prioritized correctly
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and product managers from multiple organizations, to communicate design mission and establish the design team's impact within the organization
  • Hire and grow skilled talent
  • Navigate crises effectively, aligning the team when faced with conflicting priorities
  • Explore new ideas in 3D (Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality), sharing learnings and insights with cross-functional teams
  • Develop new features that utilize cutting-edge technology from our Research and Development groups to improve current products
  • Communicate effectively, with technical proficiency both within and outside the design team, showcasing the platform's current and future capabilities
  • Develop and implement processes for individual technical development, recruiting, and fostering team collaboration
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of design leadership experience with direct reports under your guidance and leadership
  • 6+ years of experience working collaboratively with product, engineering, design, content and user research teams
  • 3+ years of experience designing and shipping 3D user experiences
  • Experience in 3D and spatial design, with a portfolio demonstrating technical competence and user-centered design
  • Experience in technical communication skills, particularly in collaborating with engineers and product managers
  • Demonstrated experience in product thinking, balancing goals with critical thinking and realistic goal-setting
  • Experience in building and shipping brand new products and designing on spatial experiences (eg gaming, animation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other 3D engine
  • Experience in comprehending new technology opportunities and challenges and formulating perspectives on product strategy
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$165,000/year to $231,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): Burlingame, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2ahPMAR
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program

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