Homebound

Senior Product Designer

Remote

$133,500 – $153,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Construction Technology, Real Estate, Design, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior Product Designer

Salary: $133.5K - $153K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime

Position Overview

Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction, real estate, design, and technology experts, Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home. We’ve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live, select a home plan that’s perfect for them, then personalize and buy it, all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google, Khosla, Thrive Ventures, and we’re scaling quickly in places like Texas, Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us.

Homebound is proud to be named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces of 2023.

Homebound is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Product Designer to join our construction technology startup. As a Senior Product Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating an elegant and cohesive experience for participants within the Homebound ecosystem. You will collaborate with different squads and teams to design and implement an automated homebuilding experience.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product managers and engineering leads to drive squad objectives and roadmap, ensuring successful strategy implementation.
  • Lead discovery efforts to make our platform actionable, delivering research findings, UX maps, and prototypes to enhance the user experience.
  • Contribute as a valuable member of the product design team, participating in design critiques, mentoring others, and developing the design system.
  • Foster efficient communication across cross-functional squads to ensure seamless integration of work areas within an information hierarchy.
  • Demonstrate empathy towards the complexity of architecture, design, construction, and procurement, and continuously improve their experience.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of design experience.
  • Profound understanding and application of design thinking methods and principles.
  • Proficiency in current design tools (like Figma).
  • Effective communication skills, able to articulate design work and rationale to peers and cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive, hard-working, and eager to tackle new challenges.
  • Self-directed, demonstrating initiative and ownership while collaborating with cross-functional partners and other designers.
  • Ability to collaborate with non-technical teams, translating operational needs into an optimal platform experience.
  • Experience designing user-friendly, efficient, and effective complex systems.
  • Humble, approachable, and receptive to learning and growth opportunities.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders, provide constructive feedback, and focus on solutions.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality digital products that achieve results.
  • Ability to evaluate the customer and business impact of design decisions.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Familiarity with processes in architecture, design, procurement, and construction fields.
  • Experience working with complex real-time systems involving multiple user roles.
  • Familiarity with innovative technologies such as machine learning and AI.
  • Consideration for inclusive design and accessibility, with an understanding of WCAG best practices.
  • Previous experience working in a startup environment.

Application Instructions

We will accept applications for this role until August 29, 2025.

To apply, please submit an application with your resume on the Career’s page.

Company Information

Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction, real estate, design, and technology experts, Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home. We’ve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live, select a home plan that’s perfect for them, then personalize and buy it, all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google, Khosla, Thrive Ventures, and we’re scaling quickly in places like Texas, Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us.

Homebound is proud to be named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces of 2023.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Skills

Product Design
UX Research
Prototyping
Design Systems
User Experience
Information Hierarchy
Collaboration
Communication

Homebound

Custom home building with personalized options

About Homebound

Homebound specializes in the home building sector of real estate, providing a personalized experience for customers looking to build their own homes. Customers can select their desired neighborhood, home floor plan, and exterior design, and secure their place in the building queue with a 3% deposit through a reservation system. Homebound manages the entire home building process, from design to construction, and collaborates with leading lending partners to offer competitive financing options. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on a customer-centric approach, ensuring a seamless experience with regular updates on the build progress. Additionally, Homebound offers a 10-year warranty on all homes, which enhances customer confidence in the quality of their investment. The goal of Homebound is to provide a hassle-free home building experience while maintaining adherence to budget and schedule, as reflected in the positive feedback from satisfied customers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$144MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Real EstateIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition from tech giants in modular housing may challenge market share.
Economic downturn could impact consumer spending on new homes, affecting sales.
Rising interest rates may make financing more expensive, reducing demand for new builds.

Differentiation

Homebound manages the entire homebuilding process, from insurance to move-in.
The company offers a unique reservation system with a 3% deposit for home configuration.
Homebound provides a 10-year warranty, ensuring quality and durability for customers.

Upsides

Homebound raised $75M in Series C funding to address housing shortages.
Expansion to Austin, Texas, applies tech-enabled processes to non-disaster markets.
Growing demand for remote work-friendly homes boosts custom home building projects.

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