<p>Kforce has a client that is seeking a Design Operations Manager in Saint Louis, MO.</p> <p>Summary: The Design Operations Manager is a critical, dedicated role responsible for maximizing the efficiency, quality, and impact of the UX Design team at Company. This individual will be the operational backbone for the growing team (scaling toward 25 people), managing the systems, processes, and tools that enable designers to deliver world-class experiences consistently.</p> <p>Reporting to the Director of UX Design, this role will apply expertise in Design Operations (DesignOps) to manage team workflows, resource allocation, and design system governance. The ideal candidate must have a foundation in design to effectively manage the creative process and the technical skills to manage the relevant tooling. This role is essential for ensuring UX scalability and aligning design execution with broader business and product goals.* 3+ years of experience in a dedicated Design Operations (DesignOps), Program Management, or Studio Management role within a design or product organization</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience in design (e.g., background as a UX/UI Designer or similar role), possessing a deep understanding of the creative and technical processes of product design </li><li>Experience with resource planning, project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum), and using relevant management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) </li><li>Proven expertise in managing modern design tooling, with high proficiency in Figma administration and managing a centralized Design System </li><li>Exceptional skills in process definition, documentation, and change management within a fast-paced environment </li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to define operational metrics and synthesize data for business reporting </li><li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels </li><li>Experience managing operational needs for a design team that is actively scaling is highly desirable </li></ul>