01st August, 2025
Join us at Gumtree Group (Gumtree, CarsGuide, Autotrader) as we grow Australia’s leading classifieds and lifestyle network, reaching 1 in 4 Aussies every month.
About the role:
We're looking for a hands-on, visionary Product Design Lead to join our Product Design team and help shape the design direction of our platforms. You’ll lead a small team of incredibly talented designers while collaborating closely across product, engineering, and research to create high-impact digital experiences.
This is the perfect role for someone who lives and breathes user-first thinking and knows how to bring bold ideas to life - from discovery to delivery. Including rolling their sleeves up and getting the work done, you’re a leader who can teach and do!
What you’ll do:
- Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team of product designers across the end-to-end design process
- Drive design strategy and execution across web, mobile and native apps
- Champion user research, experimentation, accessibility and data-led design
- Collaborate with your squad to identify customer problems and unlock business impact
- Work at pace to deliver pixel-perfect UX/UI solutions and keep the design engine running smoothly within your squad
- Help shape our product culture by embedding design thinking and user validation at every stage
What you’ll bring: - 10+ years of product/UX design experience with a strong digital portfolio
- Leadership experience with a passion for coaching and developing others
- A commercial mindset and strong product intuition
- Background in e-commerce or double-sided marketplaces is a bonus
- The ability to confidently communicate, influence and inspire across all levels
- Deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research
- Being comfortable navigating ambiguity and moving fast without losing quality
- A true team player — curious, collaborative, and driven to make a difference
What you'll get: - 24/7 access to Sonder for you and your family—because your wellbeing matters
- Flex your schedule with hybrid work, flexible hours, and the freedom to work from anywhere for 4 weeks a year
- A $150 monthly allowance toward your preferred health insurance, plus exclusive Bupa discounts
- 20 weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers—we support all kinds of families
- A Learning & Development budget to fuel your growth and help you level up
- Your birthday off—yes, it’s all about you
- Regular team events and fortnightly socials so you can connect, unwind, and have a little fun along the way
Let’s Do This Ready to build something meaningful with great people, real impact and huge potential? We’d love to hear from you! Please note: We’re unable to provide sponsorship for this role. You’ll need to hold current Australian working rights (PR, Citizenship or valid work visa).
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