Senior Product Designer, International

Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

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What’s the role?

We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our International team to help shape the future of Etsy's customer experience across global markets. You will work on crafting inclusive, culturally-relevant experiences that make Etsy feel local and authentic for buyers around the world.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Product Design. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. 

For this role, we are considering candidates based in the United States. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub or in the San Francisco Bay Area may be the first to be considered. For candidates within commutable distance, Etsy requires in-office attendance once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more details about our  work modes and workplace safety policies here.
 

What’s this team like at Etsy?

Product designers at Etsy work in a squad alongside a product manager, 4-6 engineers, a researcher and a data analyst. Together they drive their own part of the Etsy customer experience by delivering solutions to problems and getting feedback directly from customers.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Lead end-to-end design projects that improve the shopping experience for international customers across all platforms

• Partner with research, product, and local market teams to deeply understand cultural nuances and customer needs in different regions

• Craft sophisticated design solutions that scale across multiple languages, currencies, and cultural contexts while maintaining brand consistency

• Build and validate prototypes through user testing with international audiences

• Collaborate with our design systems team to ensure patterns work globally and contribute to evolving our international design standards

• Mentor other designers and provide feedback on work that impacts international markets

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• 5+ years of validated experience as a Product Designer, with success in designing for international audiences

• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design solutions that consider cultural contexts

• Experience with localization and internationalization standard methodologies

• Excellent visual and interaction design skills with attention to cultural sensitivities

• Consistent record of using data and research to advise design decisions

• Strong communication skills and experience working with cross-functional, global teams

Additional Information

What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.