Senior Staff Product Designer, eBay
FS&T
Leading online marketplace
Posted today
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Posted today
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- BS Degree in Interaction design, HCI, Visual Communications or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in interaction, product, or UX design
- Outstanding online portfolio that shows a broad range of interaction design work from native apps, web and desktop-based applications
- Ability to manage multiple projects across different teams in a fast-paced, agile environment using strong people, project, communication and organizational skills
- Experience using human centered design and design thinking to build scalable frameworks and strategies for projects end-to-end
- Experience using data and research to impact decision making and measure outcomes
- Excellent communication and organization skills, with the ability to present ideas concisely and persuasively to peers and leaders to solicit design feedback and gain alignment
- Proactively identifies opportunities for self-development, acts as a force-multiplier, and intentionally models a growth mindset for the team
- Expertise in design and prototyping tools like Figma, and a “stickler” for clean, organized files
What the job involves
- As a Senior Staff Product Designer in the Financial Services and Trust organization, you will work side-by-side with designers and cross-functional leaders from across the company to develop innovative and user-centered experiences
- We will depend on you to lead initiatives that create long-term and sustainable impact and to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with our product and engineering partners
- With a dedication to craft, you will drive key horizontal workstreams and set the strategic direction for initiatives that shape experiences for buyers and sellers on eBay and solve eBay’s biggest challenges
- Drive key horizontal workstreams and initiatives based on company priorities
- Work “end to end” with colleagues and partners across multiple teams — from identifying problems to delivering a full and complete product solution — delivering with efficiency, agility and velocity
- Demonstrate thought leadership in the Financial Services and Trust space, setting the strategic direction and acting as an immediate force multiplier in the most challenging areas of the company
- Understand business, customer and experience goals and challenges and be able to lead teams with a POV that provides future-proof and scalable solutions, driving alignment with peers and cross-functional partners including Director-level and above
- Leads cross-functional discovery activities and collaborates on the current and future direction of the experience with design peers, researchers, product and engineering partners and executive leadership
- Clearly craft narratives and lead design reviews to gain alignment while holding a high bar in terms of design and execution
- Create user scenarios, journey maps, wireframes, Lo-Fi / Hi-Fi designs and prototypes throughout the full cycle of the product development process
- Contribute to departmental planning and budgeting, helping shape and implement team priorities and support project deadlines
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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