Job description

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Design Operations Manager to lead and streamline our design processes. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient management of design projects, fostering collaboration, and driving the overall success of our design initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the design industry and a passion for optimizing workflows.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring timely delivery of projects and effective resource allocation.
Collaborate with design leads to define project scopes, set timelines, and establish clear objectives.
Implement project management methodologies to enhance productivity and efficiency within the design team.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between designers, developers, and other cross-functional teams.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and bottlenecks in the design process, ensuring smooth project execution.
Mentor and guide junior design operations staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in design operations and project management.

Qualifications

4–7+ years of experience in design operations or project management within the design industry.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex design projects and leading high-performing teams.
Expertise in project management methodologies and tools, with the ability to adapt to different project needs.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Proficiency in design software and collaboration tools (e.g., Figma, Jira, Linear, etc).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply! If you want to work really hard on a glorious mission with teammates that want the same thing, Cohere is the place for you.

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment

🧑‍💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research

🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks

🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health

🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for 6 months for employees based in Canada, the US, and the UK

🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement

🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco and London and co-working stipend

✈️ 6 weeks of vacation

Note: This post is co-authored by both Cohere humans and Cohere technology.

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