Who are we?Awarded for six consecutive years as one of Crain's 100 Best Places to Work in New York City, LiveAuctioneers is the leading online marketplace for one-of-a-kind items, rare collectibles and coveted goods. Our ever-changing online catalogues have included everything from Banksy prints and first-edition Harry Potter books to Garth Brooks' tour bus and rare Hermès Birkin bags. Last year, LiveAuctioneers processed $7.4 billion in bids, connecting millions of the world's most knowledgeable collectors with 7,000 vetted, professional sellers of extraordinary, previously owned items.Founded in 2002, LiveAuctioneers is a technology innovator in resale marketplaces and was the first to introduce mobile bidding, video-streamed auctions, ratings and reviews, and more, to the online-auction industry. In its continuing role as a pioneer in the buying and selling of exceptional items, LiveAuctioneers is now developing FinTech and SaaS solutions that empower small auction business owners to be influencers in the “passion economy” and build a loyal following. You have an opportunity to join a company led by a management team who had a hand in taking market-leading companies like Google, Seamless, GrubHub and 1stdibs from niche websites to household names. About the opportunity: Our Design team is growing and building a culture of community, while working together to innovate, simplify user experiences, solve business problems, and have lots of fun. If you're looking for a supportive learning environment that values honest relationships and embraces diverse perspectives with great opportunity for growth, look no further! We are seeking a Mid-Level Product Designer to own design initiatives with guidance and support from design leadership for a rapidly growing product team that is building an e-commerce platform and designs for multiple auction marketplaces targeting different regions in the U.S and Europe. Your role will be responsible for elegant, intuitive, user-centric design solutions empowering sellers and bidders. You should enjoy owning projects from beginning to end and be excited to have your designs seen by millions of people. You will work on the product team in partnership with PMs and engineers, and strategize with the data, SEO and UX strategy and research teams. You will own design initiatives while collaborating with Product Designers in other groups to align on design processes, meet quality design standards, and build a healthy and growth-oriented culture. You will report to the Head of Product Design and can be based out of either New York City, Lehi, Utah, or the Omaha Metropolitan area, with some flexibility to work remotely. What your contributions will be:· identify user and business problems and solve them through UX research, brainstorming sessions, design strategy, and initiatives.· mprove the user experience by simplifying user flows and creating iterative UX, UI/Visual Design solutions that remove friction in web, Android, and iOS experiences.· develop flows, journey maps, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes as needed to explain and test ideas.· collaborate with design system team Leads to help build components and foundations for websites, tools, and apps.· partner with the data, SEO and UX research/strategy teams to strategize UX and plan/conduct brainstorming sessions, UX research, and usability testing.· partner with Product Managers, Front-End Engineers, and other team/discipline members throughout product conception, design, and implementation in an environment that values a proper MVP approach and iterative processes What you will bring to the team: · a passion for finding, learning, and sharing new tools and trends in user experience, interactive, and visual design.· collaborative Interpersonal skills· creativity and ownership· attention to detail and critical thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills What you will need for success:· minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in UX/UI/Visual Design practice.· demonstrated good understanding of creating user-centric product design using data, SEO, and research.· experience owning and designing small-to large-scale projects from beginning to final execution and testing.· previously designed consumer web or mobile applications (preferably in e-commerce or gaming).· A solid understanding of aesthetics, typography, grids, visual, UI, micro-interaction, and systematic design approach· expert knowledge of Figma for design, prototyping, and usability testing.· understanding of technologies used to create great digital experiences (e.g.: HTML, CSS, React, Javascript). Ideally you will have:· a degree in design, human computer interaction, or another related field LiveAuctioneers is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that the best innovation comes from diverse perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds, and recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all LiveAuctioneers employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the interview process. LiveAuctioneers is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that the best innovation comes from diverse perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds, and recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.Equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all LiveAuctioneers employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the interview process.