Staff Product Designer at eBay

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ecommerce, Fashion, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Good experience of working as a product designer, solving B2B or B2C user problems
  • Strong experience of collaborating within squads and teams, understanding how to thrive in a cross-functional environment
  • Equally comfortable designing elegant interactions and interfaces, whilst keeping an eye on the overall user experience
  • Very comfortable talking to users; not a researcher but won’t be afraid to work with the team to plan and conduct user research
  • Excellent communication skills and experience of storytelling to bring insights to life
  • Experience of producing visual artefacts to build shared understanding of user problems, such as user experience maps, prototypes, flows and service-design blueprints
  • Experience of planning and facilitating workshops, playing back output in a way which brings everyone on the journey
  • Understand that perfect is the enemy of good; experience focussing on solving specific problems with an MVP approach and a blend of high and low-fi techniques
  • Experience of Figma is essential
  • Large organisation experience is desirable
  • Experience of ecommerce and fashion is desirable
  • Experience or curiosity about taking a lead role and mentoring younger designers is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Key member of the design team working collaboratively with engineers, product people and other designers
  • Participate in a range of activities and workshops in a largely self-organising team
  • Play a key role in understanding user experience challenges and take an empathetic and collaborative approach to problem solving
  • Focus work on helping shoppers trust their product is authentic and high quality
  • Help build and guide teams with a user-centric approach to design and build
  • Manage time and ensure experiences stay in sync with design systems and final outputs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DesignUI DesignUX DesignFigmaSketchCollaborationSelf-Organizing TeamsFashion Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

The role is based in Manchester with the Connected products team working between Manchester and Milan.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Staff Product Designer role?

Candidates need good experience as a product designer solving B2B or B2C user problems, strong collaboration in cross-functional squads, skills in designing elegant interactions and interfaces with focus on user experience, comfort talking to users and conducting research, and excellent communication skills.

What is the company culture like at eBay?

eBay fosters a purpose-driven, inclusive environment that nurtures passion, courage, and creativity, where bold ideas are welcome, authenticity thrives, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work.

What makes a strong candidate for this product designer position?

Strong candidates have product design experience solving B2B/B2C problems, excel in cross-functional collaboration, design elegant interactions with a user-centric focus, are comfortable with user research, and possess excellent communication skills.

eBay

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

About eBay

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or use the 'Buy It Now' option for immediate purchases. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1995Year Founded
$6.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave

Risks

Niche e-commerce platforms like StockX and Poshmark may draw away eBay's customers.
Social media platforms with shopping features could divert traffic from eBay.
Direct-to-consumer brands bypassing marketplaces may reduce eBay's seller base.

Differentiation

eBay offers a unique auction-style listing alongside 'Buy It Now' options.
The platform provides robust buyer and seller protections, enhancing trust in transactions.
eBay's vast product selection includes new, refurbished, and second-hand items.

Upsides

eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce strengthens its position as a global commerce partner.
The rise of social commerce offers eBay opportunities to integrate social shopping features.
Increased focus on sustainability aligns with eBay's refurbished and second-hand product categories.

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