Staff Product Designer
@ Sotheby's

New York, New York, United States
On Site
Posted 4 days ago

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About Sotheby's

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our global marketplace is supported by a leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 diverse categories.

Role Overview

Sotheby’s is seeking a Staff Product Designer to define design strategy and goals for the Client Experience group. This includes website, mobile applications, and internal products. In this role, you will develop hypotheses, build wireframes, test designs, conduct user research, manage timelines, gather feedback, iterate designs, and guide the design team.

Responsibilities

  • Map user journeys and identify design gaps.
  • Lead product teams through the entire UX/UI design lifecycle.
  • Create personas, user journeys, and scenarios.
  • Develop proprietary design systems for digital auction and sales platforms.
  • Collaborate with product managers and developers for on-time delivery.

Qualifications

Requires a Master’s degree in Design Studies, Industrial Design, or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in user-centered design. Must have extensive experience with user flows, wireframes, prototypes, journey maps, Interaction Design (IxD), Information Architecture (IA), mobile-native application design, graphical concepts, and both low- and high-fidelity prototyping. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, Axure, Mural, Miro, and Lottie is essential. Required certifications include NN/g and SAFe.

Additional Details

Telecommuting benefit is available. Up to 10% domestic travel is required. Job location: New York, NY. Rate of pay: $170,000.00 – $195,000.00 per year.

Key skills/competency

Staff Product Designer, design strategy, UX, UI, wireframes, prototyping, user research, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, accessibility

How to Get Hired at Sotheby's

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Sotheby's culture: Review mission, history, and design impact.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight UX, UI, and product design skills.
  • Showcase relevant projects: Emphasize design lifecycle experience.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice design software and case studies.
  • Network with employees: Connect on LinkedIn for insights.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review key design tool tutorials
Practice creating wireframes and prototypes
Study mobile UI design principles
Learn accessibility and IA standards

Behavioral Questions

Describe past teamwork in design projects
Explain handling design feedback effectively
Discuss challenges in meeting deadlines
Share examples of leadership in design

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