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Realtor.com

Senior Manager of Product Design

Realtor.com, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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About the Role Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.

Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.

Are you a Design expert? Are you looking to work closely with product and engineering to create and execute on a bold vision? If you want to expand your professional goals at Realtor.com® , this is the role for you. Join us as our newest

Senior Manager of Product Design

and continue to Love Your Career at

Realtor.com®.

We are looking for a design leader to be a driving force in creating world‑class experiences that help people find and enjoy a home of their own. It's more than just a search—it’s about discovery, possibility, and the excitement of finding a place where life unfolds.

As a senior design manager, you'll work closely with cross‑functional partners in Product and Engineering to create and execute towards our bold vision and strategy. You will be responsible for building, leading, and mentoring a high‑performing team of skilled product designers to accomplish their goals and improve the experience for our 75M monthly active users. The ideal candidate has a strong background in consumer‑facing products and experiences.

This role reports to the Sr Director of Consumer Design.

Top Reasons to Apply

You’re excited to lead and mentor a talented design team, shaping seamless experiences for millions of home seekers.

You collaborate closely with product and engineering to turn vision into high‑impact, user‑centric solutions.

You believe in data‑informed design and champion user research to drive meaningful product improvements.

What You’ll Do This position will be successful by taking ownership and initiative in leading and coordinating product design delivery across multiple user experiences. The role of our design managers is vital to the health and stability of our design organization.

Design Leadership & Execution

Ensure the design team delivers high‑quality experiences that prioritize usability, accessibility, and ease of use while maintaining consistency across the entire experience

Support cross‑functional teams in applying human‑centered design principles, translating user needs into intuitive solutions that drive towards business objectives

Contribute to the evolution and adoption of design systems, ensuring efficiency and scalability

Provide design feedback that strengthens project outcomes and team growth

Advocate for user research and data‑driven decision making to inform design strategies

Define and track success metrics for design impact, leveraging research and collaboration to measure meaningful outcomes

Balance short‑term outcomes with long‑term strategic vision, ensuring teams can iterate while maintaining a clear trajectory

Articulate design with credibility, clarity, and confidence to Product and Engineering leaders, as well as other important stakeholders

People Management

Recruit, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of product designers, fostering career growth and engagement

Lead with empathy, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability

Give clear and actionable feedback, and receive it with professionalism and patience

Actively promote employee growth paths and talent retention; identify strengths and opportunities and help team members master their skills

Provide visibility and accountability for your team’s work

Build partnerships and trust‑based relationships with Engineering and Marketing, as well as other key partners (such as product marketing, research, data science, etc)

Team Operations

Promote operational excellence by refining design workflows, tools, and collaboration practices

Drive the understanding and adoption of design methodologies and frameworks that enhance efficiency and impact

Facilitate cross‑functional workshops and design‑led initiatives

Contribute to an inclusive culture which invites all to participate

How We Work We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in‑person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in‑person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.

What You’ll Bring

8+ years working in design industry

5+ years of working in a product‑led organization

2+ years of leadership experience managing/mentoring a team of three or more designers

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

A strong visual aesthetic and design point of view, exampled in a rich portfolio

Experience delivering iteratively with cross‑disciplined teams

Highly skilled at problem framing and leading teams through the design process, building consensus and navigating ambiguity

Informed and strong opinions, loosely held

A practitioner of user‑centric processes and design thinking principles

Background in consumer experiences or marketplaces preferred

Exemplifies a We, Not Me attitude

How We Reward You Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and well‑being of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:

Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage

Family forming benefits

13 Paid Holidays

Flexible Time Off

8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off

Immediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match

Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non‑degreed programs

1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions

Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program

Free snacks and refreshments in each office location

Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Product Management and Marketing

Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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