Senior Product Designer
VacationRenter, Dallas, TX, United States
VacationRenter is a global travel platform that brings all types of accommodations into one place, making it easy for travelers to find the perfect stay.
From private homes and beachfront villas to city apartments and hotels, VacationRenter offers one of the most extensive selections of properties worldwide and simplifies the entire search experience. Behind the scenes, VacationRenter’s technology analyzes millions of listings and billions of data points to surface the best options for every trip.
Launched out of Wilbur Labs in 2018, VacationRenter quickly became one of the fastest growing travel startups ever, surpassing $1 billion in gross bookings in just two years. The company is led by a team of seasoned travel industry leaders.
About this Role VacationRenter is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help shape the future of travel by designing intuitive, high-quality experiences across our platform. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless, user-centered products that directly impact how millions of travelers discover and book accommodations.
You’ll join a highly collaborative team of product designers, product managers, and engineers who work closely from ideation through execution. We value early collaboration, open feedback, and a strong commitment to craft. This is a strategic and execution-focused role for someone who can own design initiatives end-to-end while contributing to broader product and business outcomes.
The ideal candidate combines strong visual and interaction design skills with a deep understanding of user behavior, product strategy, and system thinking. This is an opportunity to have meaningful ownership and influence across web, iOS, and Android experiences.
This role will report directly to Product leadership. This is a full-time hybrid position, based in Dallas.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead mobile-first design initiatives, crafting intuitive, high-quality experiences across iOS, Android, and mobile web that feel native, performant, and cohesive
Design end-to-end product experiences from concept to launch leveraging design thinking to influence product strategy and business outcomes across web, iOS and Android platforms
Translate complex user needs into intuitive, polished UI considering every interaction, animation, and transition
Contribute to and scale a living design system, including component libraries, tokens, and documentation
Champion a user-centered design process, advocating for research‑backed decisions across the org
Collaborate on content strategy including information architecture, UX copy, and content hierarchy
Plan and conduct UX research (interviews, usability tests, surveys) and synthesize findings into actionable insights
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and exceptional execution
Senior‑level experience with proven track record of leading complex, high‑impact product initiatives
Experience working on consumer‑facing products with significant user impact
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, or similar
Strong understanding of design systems, accessibility, and responsive design principles
Ability to proactively seek, absorb, and act on feedback to drive high-quality outcomes
Demonstrated success managing multiple workstreams and reprioritizing effectively in a fast‑moving environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to present and defend design decisions
Portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking and execution required
Preferred Qualifications & Prior Experience
Strong eye for brand cohesion and understanding of the difference between creative expression and brand integrity
Prior startup experience working at an early‑stage company
Background in the travel industry
Comfortable experimenting with new AI capabilities while maintaining a critical eye for quality and craft
Cross‑functional collaboration skills with proven ability to work effectively with Engineering, PM, and other disciplines
Comfortable moving fluidly between ambiguity and execution
In‑house product experience required; startup experience is a plus
Competitive salary + equity
100% company‑paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher‑tier plans
401(k) with company match
Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities)
Monthly house cleaning stipend
Annual travel allowance
Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend
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From private homes and beachfront villas to city apartments and hotels, VacationRenter offers one of the most extensive selections of properties worldwide and simplifies the entire search experience. Behind the scenes, VacationRenter’s technology analyzes millions of listings and billions of data points to surface the best options for every trip.
Launched out of Wilbur Labs in 2018, VacationRenter quickly became one of the fastest growing travel startups ever, surpassing $1 billion in gross bookings in just two years. The company is led by a team of seasoned travel industry leaders.
About this Role VacationRenter is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help shape the future of travel by designing intuitive, high-quality experiences across our platform. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless, user-centered products that directly impact how millions of travelers discover and book accommodations.
You’ll join a highly collaborative team of product designers, product managers, and engineers who work closely from ideation through execution. We value early collaboration, open feedback, and a strong commitment to craft. This is a strategic and execution-focused role for someone who can own design initiatives end-to-end while contributing to broader product and business outcomes.
The ideal candidate combines strong visual and interaction design skills with a deep understanding of user behavior, product strategy, and system thinking. This is an opportunity to have meaningful ownership and influence across web, iOS, and Android experiences.
This role will report directly to Product leadership. This is a full-time hybrid position, based in Dallas.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead mobile-first design initiatives, crafting intuitive, high-quality experiences across iOS, Android, and mobile web that feel native, performant, and cohesive
Design end-to-end product experiences from concept to launch leveraging design thinking to influence product strategy and business outcomes across web, iOS and Android platforms
Translate complex user needs into intuitive, polished UI considering every interaction, animation, and transition
Contribute to and scale a living design system, including component libraries, tokens, and documentation
Champion a user-centered design process, advocating for research‑backed decisions across the org
Collaborate on content strategy including information architecture, UX copy, and content hierarchy
Plan and conduct UX research (interviews, usability tests, surveys) and synthesize findings into actionable insights
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and exceptional execution
Senior‑level experience with proven track record of leading complex, high‑impact product initiatives
Experience working on consumer‑facing products with significant user impact
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, or similar
Strong understanding of design systems, accessibility, and responsive design principles
Ability to proactively seek, absorb, and act on feedback to drive high-quality outcomes
Demonstrated success managing multiple workstreams and reprioritizing effectively in a fast‑moving environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to present and defend design decisions
Portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking and execution required
Preferred Qualifications & Prior Experience
Strong eye for brand cohesion and understanding of the difference between creative expression and brand integrity
Prior startup experience working at an early‑stage company
Background in the travel industry
Comfortable experimenting with new AI capabilities while maintaining a critical eye for quality and craft
Cross‑functional collaboration skills with proven ability to work effectively with Engineering, PM, and other disciplines
Comfortable moving fluidly between ambiguity and execution
In‑house product experience required; startup experience is a plus
Competitive salary + equity
100% company‑paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher‑tier plans
401(k) with company match
Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities)
Monthly house cleaning stipend
Annual travel allowance
Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend
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