Staff Designer, eBay
Ads
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of professional experience in product design with experience as an IC design leader in working across large cross-domain and cross-functional projects that define an end-to-end customer experience
- Outstanding portfolio that demonstrates a broad range of design and product strategy across web-based applications, consumer experiences, and mobile products
- Experience driving product design for end-to-end programs and strong understanding of user-centered design processes in agile, cross-functional teams
- Experience using design thinking methods to drive consensus and collaboration across a large organization
- Proactive collaborator and communicator with a track record of anchoring teams and building strong, cross-functional partnerships
- Experience with large organizational design systems, contribution methods and opportunities for growth
What the job involves
- EBay Ads is a multidisciplinary craft, involving a wide variety of on-site and off-site advertisers, merchants, content, promotions, and products
- Our advertising tools offer eBay sellers the ability to reach buyers at different points of their shopping journey with a variety of advertising solutions
- You will have an opportunity to increase a seller's ability to increase their sales and engage with buyers through a variety of experience both on and off eBay
- As a Staff Designer on the Ads Design team, you will have an exciting opportunity to lead collaborative cross-functional, cross-domain projects that bring end-to-end buyer and seller marketplace experiences to life for our customers
- Represent the customer’s needs, expectations and mindset to help inform the best experience that’s right for them and for eBay
- Design end to end experiences and interactions or other complex experiences which have AI as a core capability
- Work with design and product leadership to ensure a cohesive and focused product vision
- Take a hands-on approach in creating prototypes, diagrams, and production ready design work to support this effort
- Develop effective design approaches for surfacing user needs, exploring potential solutions, delivering practical design deliverables, and synthesizing design work into systems of reusable components
- Synthesize industry trends, internal and third-party research, team insights, business priorities, and partner feedback into actionable UX strategy and design execution
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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