Staff Product Designer, eBay
Design Systems
$124-208.3k
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$124-208.3k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of professional experience in User Experience Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, or a related field, with a focus on design systems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive alignment across teams and proactively influence decision-making
- Self-motivated with the ability to navigate large projects independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with front-end development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to inform design decisions and collaborate with engineering teams effectively
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma
- Experience with advanced prototyping tools in Figma, Proto.io, Rive, or Play
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Systems Designer to join our Design Systems team at eBay
- You will play a pivotal role in forming strategic partnerships with our feature domain teams and maximising the design system to uplevel the quality and consistency of the eBay experience
- Your expertise in user experience design, interaction design, and systems design will be instrumental in ensuring a functionally superior and aesthetically exceptional experience that drives the success of buyers and sellers across the eBay platform
- Your work will ensure that our design systems are implemented effectively, with new components and patterns that set the standard for experience design
- Collaborating closely with design, product, and engineering leads, you will ensure that our product and design systems meet and exceed the expectations of eBay customers
- You will infuse elegance and functionality into our design patterns and feature flows, making them a cornerstone for intuitive and delightful experiences across all eBay platforms
- This role reports to the Head of Design Systems in the Core Product Organization
- Partner with cross-functional domain teams to assess needs, define and align to business goals, and audit product flows. Ensure consistent application of the design system across product features, while incorporating feedback and research to iterate and improve the user experience
- Develop and refine eBay's design system in innovative ways and contribute to the evolution of frameworks. Build solutions that set discipline standards, enhance team efficiencies, product quality, and aesthetic appeal
- Prototype and deliver high-fidelity visuals that demonstrate the design system’s capabilities, ensuring components and templates are adaptable to various eBay experiences and maintain a high standard of design excellence
- Mentor fellow designers on the strategic use of the design system and stay up to date with industry trends to continuously evolve the system, ensuring it meets the needs of eBay customers and aligns with the latest design innovations
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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
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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