Zillow Group is a leading real estate technology company dedicated to transforming how people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. As the most-visited real estate platform in the United States, Zillow offers innovative solutions that empower consumers and industry professionals alike. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Recognized among the best workplaces nationally, Zillow Group strives to create a culture where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the industry.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Designer to join our growing Marketing Web team. In this pivotal role, you will lead UX strategy and oversee the development of our CMS design system across various marketing web surfaces, including landing pages, microsites, onsite merchandising, and editorial content. Your primary responsibility will be to elevate the quality and consistency of user experiences by designing intuitive, scalable, and customer-centric solutions that align with business objectives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Marketing Channels, Product Marketing, Marketing Tech & Operations, Creative Studio, Design Systems, and Engineering to ensure seamless integration and execution of design initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, utilizing data-driven insights and creative problem-solving to optimize performance and user engagement across B2B and B2C platforms.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in web marketing, digital design, or related fields.
- Proven track record as a Product or UX Designer, leading marketing UX projects from strategy to implementation.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
- Deep experience designing within component-based CMS and design system environments, such as WordPress, with a focus on reuse and scalability.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools including Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret quantitative data and translate insights into actionable design improvements.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate design rationales clearly.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and navigating ambiguity effectively.
- Strong systems thinking approach with the ability to identify and scale design patterns independently.
- Experience validating design decisions through research and testing, translating findings into measurable business and user benefits.
- Lead UX strategy and develop a comprehensive vision for the CMS design system across all marketing web surfaces.
- Design, evolve, and maintain a scalable design system library and guidelines ensuring brand consistency and product cohesiveness.
- Create reusable web patterns in Figma that align with CMS capabilities, enabling marketers to build web pages independently and efficiently.
- Collaborate with CMS developers to design custom components and bring the design system to life through implementation.
- Partner with Product Design, Design Foundations, and Design Systems teams to ensure a seamless user journey from marketing campaigns into Zillow’s core product experience.
- Design responsive, device-adaptable interfaces for B2B and B2C audiences that balance user needs with business goals.
- Work closely with Marketing Tech & Operations to QA the build of your designs, ensuring adherence to standards and consistency.
- Translate business objectives into effective UX strategies and web design solutions in partnership with marketing teams.
- Conduct design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and optimize the wayfinding and landing page experiences.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
- Synthesize quantitative performance data with qualitative insights to validate and refine design decisions.
- Explore and incorporate AI-enabled design and content creation tools to enhance marketing web production efficiency.
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and location.
- Eligibility for equity awards based on performance and tenure.
- Remote work flexibility, allowing employees to work from any location within the U.S. where permitted.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
- Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
- Inclusive and collaborative company culture fostering innovation and growth.
- Recognition programs and employee wellness initiatives.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the hiring process. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and are essential to our success.
