CarGurus LLC
Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go‑to‑market acceleration has driven industry‑leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest‑growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and 30,000 dealerships use our products. But they’re not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people‑first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion‑dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview CarGurus is seeking a full‑spectrumn
UX/Product Designer III
with exceptional visual design craft, strong UX problem‑solving skills, and fluency in AI‑enhanced design workflows to join our Discover team. This team is pioneering the next generation of AI‑powered research and search experiences, blending structured search, conversational guidance, summarization, and machine intelligence.
In this role, you will work across the entire design process—problem framing, research collaboration, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and validation. You’ll be a key contributor in shaping how users explore a complex marketplace and make confident car‑buying decisions.
You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, data scientists, analysts, researchers, and content strategists. You’ll also leverage AI and no‑code prototyping tools to rapidly explore concepts, test ideas, and uncover user needs.
A strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful UX, polished visual design, and iterative exploration is required.
What you’ll do
Map user journeys, define flows, create wireframes, and design production‑ready UI
Translate complex problems and data‑rich surfaces into intuitive, approachable UX
Partner with researchers to shape research plans, refine insights, and translate findings into actionable design
Use AI tools to explore user needs, generate hypotheses, and synthesize early insights
Produce high‑fidelity designs with excellent craft, clarity, and hierarchy
Bring interactions to life with well‑considered motion, transitions, and microinteractions
Elevate the visual and experiential quality across Discover experiences
Design hybrid experiences that blend traditional search, filters, ranking, and browse with conversational flows, AI summaries, explanations, recommendations, and model‑driven insights
Translate AI model outputs into predictable, trustworthy UX
Apply emerging best practices in AI search interfaces, conversational UI, and mixed‑initiative interaction models
Use no‑code AI tools (e.g., conversational prototyping platforms, AI‑generated UI tools) to:
Build rapid prototypes
Simulate conversational or AI‑driven flows
Test hypotheses early
Validate usability before engineering investment
Use AI‑assisted prototyping to accelerate exploration without sacrificing quality
Collaborate on concept tests, usability studies, and remote testing
Pair with analysts to interpret behavioral data, A/B tests, and search analytics
Incorporate evidence from multiple sources—qualitative and quantitative—into design decisions
Work closely with PMs, engineers, researchers, data scientists, and content strategists throughout the lifecycle
Structure and communicate design decisions clearly, framing trade‑offs and rationale
Participate in critiques and rituals that strengthen shared understanding and alignment
Work within and contribute to CarGurus’ design system
Propose improvements to patterns, especially for emerging AI‑powered interaction surfaces
Ensure consistency, accessibility, and high‑quality execution across Discover‑facing UI
Use AI for ideation, exploration, content generation, research synthesis, and prototyping tasks
Stay current on evolving AI search patterns, conversational UI models, and generative interaction principles
Understand how LLMs, retrieval systems, and ranking models shape UX possibilities and constraints
What you’ll bring
4–6+ years of UX/Product Design experience, ideally in a consumer‑facing product
A portfolio demonstrating:
Strong visual design and UI polish
Clear interaction design and UX reasoning
Experience with complex or data‑rich interfaces
Iteration grounded in insights
Proficiency in Figma, prototyping, and design system usage
Experience with no‑code prototyping tools and/or AI‑assisted prototyping
Hands‑on experience designing responsive web interfaces
Curiosity and comfort engaging with AI tools, workflows, and generative exploration
Strong ability to structure ambiguous problems and bring clarity through design
Effective communication with cross‑functional partners
Familiarity with user research methods and how to incorporate insights into design
Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards
Ability to move quickly while maintaining a high bar for quality
Position Pay Range $118,000 — $148,000 USD
The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On‑Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On‑Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on‑target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best‑in‑class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time‑off policies encourage work‑life balance and individual well‑being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
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What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and 30,000 dealerships use our products. But they’re not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people‑first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion‑dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview CarGurus is seeking a full‑spectrumn
UX/Product Designer III
with exceptional visual design craft, strong UX problem‑solving skills, and fluency in AI‑enhanced design workflows to join our Discover team. This team is pioneering the next generation of AI‑powered research and search experiences, blending structured search, conversational guidance, summarization, and machine intelligence.
In this role, you will work across the entire design process—problem framing, research collaboration, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and validation. You’ll be a key contributor in shaping how users explore a complex marketplace and make confident car‑buying decisions.
You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, data scientists, analysts, researchers, and content strategists. You’ll also leverage AI and no‑code prototyping tools to rapidly explore concepts, test ideas, and uncover user needs.
A strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful UX, polished visual design, and iterative exploration is required.
What you’ll do
Map user journeys, define flows, create wireframes, and design production‑ready UI
Translate complex problems and data‑rich surfaces into intuitive, approachable UX
Partner with researchers to shape research plans, refine insights, and translate findings into actionable design
Use AI tools to explore user needs, generate hypotheses, and synthesize early insights
Produce high‑fidelity designs with excellent craft, clarity, and hierarchy
Bring interactions to life with well‑considered motion, transitions, and microinteractions
Elevate the visual and experiential quality across Discover experiences
Design hybrid experiences that blend traditional search, filters, ranking, and browse with conversational flows, AI summaries, explanations, recommendations, and model‑driven insights
Translate AI model outputs into predictable, trustworthy UX
Apply emerging best practices in AI search interfaces, conversational UI, and mixed‑initiative interaction models
Use no‑code AI tools (e.g., conversational prototyping platforms, AI‑generated UI tools) to:
Build rapid prototypes
Simulate conversational or AI‑driven flows
Test hypotheses early
Validate usability before engineering investment
Use AI‑assisted prototyping to accelerate exploration without sacrificing quality
Collaborate on concept tests, usability studies, and remote testing
Pair with analysts to interpret behavioral data, A/B tests, and search analytics
Incorporate evidence from multiple sources—qualitative and quantitative—into design decisions
Work closely with PMs, engineers, researchers, data scientists, and content strategists throughout the lifecycle
Structure and communicate design decisions clearly, framing trade‑offs and rationale
Participate in critiques and rituals that strengthen shared understanding and alignment
Work within and contribute to CarGurus’ design system
Propose improvements to patterns, especially for emerging AI‑powered interaction surfaces
Ensure consistency, accessibility, and high‑quality execution across Discover‑facing UI
Use AI for ideation, exploration, content generation, research synthesis, and prototyping tasks
Stay current on evolving AI search patterns, conversational UI models, and generative interaction principles
Understand how LLMs, retrieval systems, and ranking models shape UX possibilities and constraints
What you’ll bring
4–6+ years of UX/Product Design experience, ideally in a consumer‑facing product
A portfolio demonstrating:
Strong visual design and UI polish
Clear interaction design and UX reasoning
Experience with complex or data‑rich interfaces
Iteration grounded in insights
Proficiency in Figma, prototyping, and design system usage
Experience with no‑code prototyping tools and/or AI‑assisted prototyping
Hands‑on experience designing responsive web interfaces
Curiosity and comfort engaging with AI tools, workflows, and generative exploration
Strong ability to structure ambiguous problems and bring clarity through design
Effective communication with cross‑functional partners
Familiarity with user research methods and how to incorporate insights into design
Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards
Ability to move quickly while maintaining a high bar for quality
Position Pay Range $118,000 — $148,000 USD
The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On‑Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On‑Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on‑target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best‑in‑class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time‑off policies encourage work‑life balance and individual well‑being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
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