Houzz

Product Designer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Design, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: [Not Specified]
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 annually

Our Product Design team is committed to providing our professionals with an integrated platform and tools to build their businesses. We’re looking for a multi-disciplinary Product Designer to join our close-knit design team. We iterate fast, design with data, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and wants to have an immediate impact on a great product.

What You’ll Do

  • Design scalable concepts: Work across platforms and content types, thinking in solutions that thoughtfully balance customer needs with business goals. Contribute to features, layouts, and components that grow with our product.
  • Focus on end-to-end details: Participate in every stage of the design process, from rough ideas to polished implementation. Help shape user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and QA-ready specs.
  • Balance consistency with creativity: Stay aligned with our design system while looking for thoughtful ways to push it forward. Learn when to follow patterns and when to propose new ones.
  • Collaborate across teams: Partner closely with designers, engineers, and product managers to create thoughtful experiences. Participate in reviews, share feedback, and learn how to navigate trade-offs.

Requirements

  • Applied product design experience: You’ve worked on real-world product challenges through internships, contract roles, or early-career positions, contributing to the design of user experiences that address meaningful problems.
  • Clear communication skills: You can explain your thinking, present your work, and incorporate feedback effectively.
  • Self-starting mindset: You take ownership of your work and look for ways to add value beyond your core tasks.
  • Strong design fundamentals: You understand user-centered design principles and have an eye for interaction patterns.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

  • A growth mindset: You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and excited to develop your skills on the job.
  • Interest in design systems: You’re curious about how components and guidelines create consistency at scale.
  • Analytical curiosity: You’re interested in how design decisions impact user behavior and product outcomes.
  • Exposure to user research: You’ve participated in user interviews or usability tests and used insights to improve your designs.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Houzz. Also, depending on the role, you could be eligible for an equity award. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and specific work location.

Benefits and perks include:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Home internet stipend
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Maternity/paternity leave program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • 401(k) retirement savings plans (Pre-Tax and Roth)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
  • Healthy at Houzz program

Company Information

Houzz is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When applying for a role at Houzz, we guarantee your application will be considered regardless of your sex; race; color; gender; national origin; height or weight; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We embrace and celebrate the value that diversity brings to an organization. Diverse backgrounds and different points of view help Houzz provide the best experience for our community.

Skills

Product Design
User Experience
Wireframing
Prototyping
Design Systems
Collaboration
Communication
User-Centered Design
Interaction Patterns

Houzz

Online platform for home improvement services

About Houzz

Houzz is an online platform focused on home improvement and remodeling. It connects homeowners with professionals such as contractors, architects, and interior designers. Homeowners can browse a directory of professionals to find the right fit for their projects, while professionals can create detailed profiles to market their services. The platform also offers a wealth of inspiration and ideas for homeowners, allowing them to explore different styles and rooms, and connect with local experts. Houzz differentiates itself from competitors by combining a marketing tool, customer relationship management (CRM) system, and project management features into one platform. The company's goal is to facilitate home improvement projects by making it easier for homeowners to find professionals and for professionals to showcase their work.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$596.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten Houzz's market share.
DIY home improvement apps may reduce demand for professional services on Houzz.
Economic downturns could negatively impact the home remodeling industry and Houzz's revenue.

Differentiation

Houzz offers the largest residential design database globally, enhancing user inspiration and ideas.
The platform integrates CRM and project management tools for professionals, streamlining their operations.
Houzz's international presence in cities like London and Tokyo broadens its market reach.

Upsides

Houzz Pro's new AI tools enhance project management and reduce costly errors for professionals.
The rise of smart home technology offers Houzz opportunities to expand its product offerings.
Increased demand for biophilic design allows Houzz to feature more nature-inspired ideas.

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