Job DescriptionAs 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.
ResponsibilitiesLead & 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.
Qualifications- 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.
