Jared Zimmerman

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So you want to be a design manager?

When thinking about the journey from design lead to design manager the most critical thing to understand is your own motivations.

May 21, 2021

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May 21, 2021

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Design yourself out of a job… so you’re ready for the next one

Before taking your next job, figure out when you plan to leave.

4d ago

The image depicts an abstract design. A person in a yellow patterned shirt sits, drawing wavy lines with a pen. Surrounding the figure are fluid, cloud-like shapes in yellow contrasted against a white background. Scattered geometric shapes, like small diamonds and circles, accentuate the space.

4d ago

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GREATER AESTHETIC CONTROL SEPARATING STYLE & CONTENT PROMPTS

Nov 27, 2023

Nov 27, 2023

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The design manager’s toolkit

Take the best of being a designer and create a durable playbook for handling challenges as a manager

Oct 30, 2023

A minimalist illustration depicts a man and a woman interacting through a circular frame, symbolizing an online interface. The man, on the left, looks at a computer, his hands on the keyboard. The woman, on the right, types on a laptop. Between them is a dividing line, evoking a digital divide. The background has abstract shapes, emphasizing the digital theme. The image conveys online collaboration or communication.

Oct 30, 2023

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Making time, not work — the design manager journey

How to optimize your time (and calendar!) to be happier & more effective at work

Jul 29, 2021

illustration of human figure floating with geometric shapes and a laptop drifting away from them.