Senior Product Designer, eBay
Office located in Kleinmachnow, Germany
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Office located in Kleinmachnow, Germany
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience in product design, UX, or Interaction Design
- Knowledge of visual design, interaction design, and prototyping
- Experience shipping consumer products
- Experience using existing frameworks to solve problems, and extending and evolving those frameworks
Desirable
- Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience designing for ecommerce environments and / or strategic growth workstreams
- Experience designing for multi-country & localisation.
- Experience leading design thinking and decision-making workshops
- Ability to synthesize complex topics into simplified narratives and communicate to leadership
What the job involves
- As a key member of the Berlin team, your innovative design solutions will help to make eBay more accessible and enjoyable for our diverse audience in 178 countries
- You will be a bridge between teams in DE and the USA, working to define beautiful, cohesive experiences which are connected to the core ebay brand and global design team
- You will collaborate very closely with the Berlin product & engineering team to strategise, define and grow the way eBay is experienced within localisation & loyalty. You will also work and grow as part of our diverse international design community as well as working as part of a great cross-functional design team in Berlin
- Designing and prototyping cross-platform experiences that are easy to use, beautiful, and delight eBay customers
- Developing sketches, wireframes, user flows, mockups, and animations at appropriate fidelities to clearly communicate designs to leaders and cross functional teams
- Exploring a wide variety of design concepts to find the best solutions, balancing the business objectives with the customers’ needs
- Collaborating daily with other designers and UX teammates to contribute to a thriving Design culture
- Partnering closely with engineers and product managers throughout the design and development process
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)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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