Staff Product Designer

Etsy is seeking a Staff Product Designer to join their team on a contract basis, focusing on solving complex seller experience problems and creating industry-leading user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver features and flows
• Solve complex interaction design problems for our customers
• Develop prototypes to clarify product strategy and influence organizational priorities
• Apply soft skills like listening, negotiating, and decision-making
• Drive design thinking and product innovation across various time horizons, setting long-term goals while delivering near-term solutions

Requirements

• 7+ years professional experience in product design
• Experience building products in novel or complex problem spaces
• Experience crafting native applications (iOS and Android) and familiarity with platform-specific interaction patterns
• Excellent visual and interaction design skills, from prototyping to polished execution, with an eye for detail
• System-level thinking, with the ability to diagnose complex problems and deliver scalable solutions
• Proficiency in leading workshops and aligning teams around a shared vision and approach
• Exceptional communication skills
• An interest in machine learning, foundational systems, and data quality
• Ability to context switch and apply a wide range of product design skills

Key Skills

• Product design
• Interaction design
• Visual design
• Prototyping
• Design thinking
• Communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary range
• Fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications