[Remote] Product Designer, Monetization Experience at Thumbtack

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Home Services, MarketplaceIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of overall product design experience
Portfolio with a history of impactful projects that showcase your design process
Demonstrate strong UX, interaction, and visual design skills along with a human-centric approach to designing products
Ability to balance high-quality craft and crisp execution with agility, speed to learning, and iterative experimentation
A bias for action and understanding of how your work impacts users and the business
Experience designing and implementing customer experiences that have led to measurable and sustainable growth results
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Design customer-centric experiences with measurable business impact
Partner closely with fellow designers, researchers, product managers, engineers, data scientists and marketers to lead product visions, define strategies, shape the product roadmap, and develop design solutions
Use research and qualitative data to guide design and development decisions
Develop a deep understanding of our customers and pros while focusing on key metrics
Rapidly produce multiple concepts and prototypes; knowing when to apply pixel-perfect attention to detail, and when to make low-fi sketches and prototypes
Test, learn, and iterate; solve existing problems and discover new opportunities through experimentation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DesignUX DesignPrototypingUser ResearchFigmaDesign SystemsWireframingInteraction DesignQualitative ResearchMetrics AnalysisRoadmappingCollaborative Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What experience level is required for this role?

The role requires 5+ years of overall product design experience.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

You need strong UX, interaction, and visual design skills, a human-centric approach, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance high-quality craft with agility and iterative experimentation.

What is the company culture like for the design team?

The design team is tight-knit, consisting of product designers, researchers, and content designers who work closely with engineers and product managers through regular design critiques, work sessions, and presentations to create innovative user experiences.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Designer role?

A strong candidate will have a portfolio showcasing impactful projects and design process, experience delivering measurable growth results, and a bias for action with a deep understanding of user and business impact.

Thumbtack

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

About Thumbtack

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$680.3MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.

Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.

Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.

The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.

Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

Upsides

Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.

$75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.

Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

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