Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.
Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.
Are you a Design expert? Are you looking to work closely with product and engineering to create and execute on a bold vision? If you want to expand your professional goals at Realtor.com®, this is the role for you. Join us as our newest Manager of Product Design and continue to Love Your Career at Realtor.com®,
We are looking for a design leader to help shape world-class experiences that empower people to find and enjoy a home of their own. It's more than just a search—it’s about discovery, possibility, and the excitement of finding a place where life unfolds. In an increasingly complex housing market, our consumer experience serves as a trusted guide, helping buyers, renters, owners, and sellers navigate their journey with intuitive tools and innovative experiences.As a design manager, you'll work closely with cross-functional partners in Product and Engineering to create and execute towards our bold vision and strategy. You will be responsible for building, leading, and mentoring a high-performing team of skilled product designers to accomplish their goals and improve the experience for our 75M monthly active users. The ideal candidate has a strong background in consumer-facing products and experiences.This role reports to the Sr Director of Consumer Design.
Top reasons to apply:
- Lead Impactful Design at Scale – Shape intuitive experiences for 75M users while mentoring a high-performing design team and driving innovation in real estate.
- Drive Human-Centered, Data-Backed Innovation - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create accessible, frictionless experiences driven by user research, analytics, and design systems.
- Thrive in a Collaborative Growth Culture – Partner with Product, Engineering, and Research in an inclusive, team-oriented environment that fosters learning and leadership.
What you’ll do:Design Leadership & Execution
- Ensure the team delivers high-quality, intuitive, and accessible experiences that prioritize usability and consistency
- Support cross-functional teams in applying human-centered design principles, translating user needs into solutions that drive business impact
- Contribute to the evolution and adoption of design systems, working with design leadership to ensure efficiency and scalability
- Provide thoughtful and constructive design feedback to improve project outcomes
- Advocate for user research and data-driven decision-making to guide design direction
- Track and measure design success in collaboration with cross-functional partners
- Clearly communicate design rationale to Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders
People Management
- Mentor and support a high-performing team of product designers, fostering career growth and engagement
- Lead with empathy, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability
- Provide clear and actionable feedback while demonstrating openness to receiving it
- Support employee growth and skill development
- Provide visibility and accountability for your team’s work
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across designers and cross-functional teams
- Build strong working relationships with partners in Product, Engineering, Research, Marketing, and Data Science
- Help optimize design workflows, tools, and collaboration practices
- Champion design methodologies that improve efficiency and impact
- Facilitate design-led initiatives and cross-functional workshops
- Contribute to an inclusive culture which invites all to participate
What you’ll bring:
- 6+ years working in design industry, with at least 4 years in a product-led organization
- 1+ years of leading or managing a team of 1-3 designers
- Strong visual design skills with a clear design point of view, showcased in a compelling portfolio
- Experience delivering iteratively with cross-disciplinary teams
- Informed and strong opinions, loosely held
- Deep understanding of user-centered processes and design thinking principles
- Experience in consumer-facing products preferred
- A “We, Not Me” mindset: collaborative, team-oriented, and invested in shared success
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®
Here, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. People are our foundation—the core that drives us passionately forward. At Realtor.com®, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.
Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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What We Do
We pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago. Today, through our website and mobile apps, we are a trusted guide for consumers, empowering more people to find their way home by breaking down barriers, helping them make the right connections, and creating confidence through expert insights and guidance. For professionals, we are a trusted partner for business growth, offering consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world.
Why Work With Us
The way home begins with you. With a diverse team of experts alongside you, you’ll help us reach new heights at the forefront of the digital real estate space. Bring your extensive knowledge and deep expertise and collaborate with other passionate visionaries to lead our industry and revolutionize the way people find home, in every form.
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