Director of Product Design – Inventory

Etsy

Lead Product Design Director for Inventory at Etsy working on key marketplace challenges and empowering sellers. Collaborate with teams to create thoughtful tools enhancing the selling experience.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and communicate a clear, inspiring design direction for Listings and Inventory, ensuring your team’s work aligns with Etsy’s goals.
Mentor managers and senior designers with empathy and clarity, fostering inclusive, equitable, and people-first leadership.
Partner with Brand and Design Systems to ensure experiences are consistent, intuitive, and delightful for every seller and buyer.
Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Research leaders to set priorities, align on strategy, and create shared purpose.
Use insights to improve seller satisfaction, listing clarity, and buyer confidence — making every interaction smoother, easier, and more inspiring.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in product design, with a portfolio demonstrating thoughtful UX, systems thinking, and measurable impact at scale.
4+ years leading design teams, mentoring managers and senior designers with clarity, empathy, and care.
Experience in marketplaces, e-commerce, or large-scale consumer products, guiding teams through complexity with confidence and collaboration.
Deep expertise in human-centered design, design systems, and cross-functional teamwork.
A proven track record of defining and executing strategic design direction that balances user needs, business goals, and long-term vision.
Strong communication and storytelling skills, inspiring action and alignment through clarity, creativity, and a belief in design’s ability to make a positive difference.

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity package
annual performance bonus
competitive benefits supporting you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

product designUXsystems thinkinghuman-centered designdesign systemsstrategic design directioncross-functional teamwork

Soft Skills

mentoringempathyclarityleadershipcommunicationstorytellingcollaborationinclusivity