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 and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a thoughtful and skilled designer to lead user-centered design across key parts of our digital experience from early discovery to final execution. This role will focus on client-facing products, including e-commerce, auctions, and account management, across both desktop and especially the mobile app.
You’ll work closely with product, design leads, research, and engineering to shape intuitive, elegant workflows that support collectors and buyers of high-end luxury and art. Your design work will help improve how people discover, engage with, and manage high-value items and services across multiple channels.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Uses insights from user interviews, analytics, and usability testing to continuously improve the experience
- Is comfortable running their own usability studies when needed
- Has deep expertise in Figma and a strong foundation in designing for complex transactional flows, especially in e-commerce
This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of the art and luxury market through thoughtful, impactful design that reaches a global audience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with product managers to define clear design goals and priorities.
- Collaborate with the research team and support user research efforts.
- Lead design projects from start to finish.
- Create low-fidelity flows, wireframes, and prototypes to explore and test ideas early.
- Incorporate feedback from users and stakeholders to iterate and refine solutions.
- Deliver high-fidelity UI designs and interactive prototypes that work across devices and breakpoints.
- Review and approve design QA to ensure the final product aligns with design intent.
- Help monitor and interpret design performance metrics to guide future improvements.
- Use and actively contribute to the evolution of our design system.
- Partner with design leadership to advance UX maturity and design practices across the organization.
- Engage with other designers through thoughtful critique, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in product, UX, and UI design.
- Strong experience working in Figma and delivering end-to-end design solutions.
- Experience designing native mobile apps (iOS and Android).
- A portfolio that showcases design work across both web and mobile applications.
- Solid understanding of responsive web design principles and basic knowledge of technical architecture.
- A strategic mindset—able to translate user needs into thoughtful design approaches and explore multiple ways to solve a problem.
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present ideas, tell a compelling story, and engage stakeholders.
- A collaborative spirit—comfortable working with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, synthesize insights, and iterate on experiences.
- Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to recognize patterns and connect insights from user research, data, or feedback.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a thoughtful and independent approach to driving design forward.
- Experience in e-commerce or complex service design (especially in areas like logistics, multi-channel workflows, or data-heavy systems) is a strong plus.
- Experiencing designing for Shopify or Ultra Commerce is a strong plus
- Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams. Preferred work hours are 10 am to 6 pm. Occasional later hours might be required for EST interviews.
In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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