Senior Product Designer

re you ready to be a big part of something big?

CAR Group has been driving innovation and growth since the 1990s. Collectively, our world leading marketplaces bring together deep expertise powered by the best people, data, and technology across Oceania, Asia and The Americas.

We deliver world leading technology and advertising solutions designed to make buying and selling a great experience and are the parent company of wholly owned digital marketplaces in Australia (carsales), South Korea (Encar), the United States (Trader Interactive) and Chile (chileautos), in addition to being a majority shareholder of webmotors in Brazil.

With a vision to be the global leader in online vehicle marketplaces, we’re transforming how people buy and sell across the world. We discover new ideas and bring them to life. We continue to grow, and we continue to evolve—and we’re not afraid to take bold steps to get there. 

When it comes to your career, we want to offer meaningful opportunities that empower you to make a lasting impact. But for that to happen, we strive to feel small—small enough to stay agile, learn across teams, and connect authentically with each other. 

next is CAR Groups' new business building arm. We are a small group of entrepreneurs who build new technologies that aim to power the future of mobility. We work on unsolved and high potential problems with a start-up mindset and pace.

We embrace a hybrid way of working – mixing working from home with the energy and connection that comes from being together in the office. We champion flexibility and have many policies, procedures and leave options to support flexible work. 

What’s on offer

• The opportunity to work in a global role and make real, significant impact across all our international marketplaces.
• A place where you can move your career forward and where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen.
• The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team.
• A wide range of benefits such as 24 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, four weeks paid secondary caregivers leave, and six weeks paid gender affirming care leave.
• We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, an AFR BOSS Best Place to Work, a Family Friendly Workplace.

What you’ll do:  

As a Senior Product Designer, you will connect dig deep into new business opportunities, using research and creative thinking to uncover unmet needs, to simplify complexity, shaping seamless product experiences that are intuitive, elegant and ready for market.

• Lead research into emerging business opportunities and adjacent markets
• Share your expertise by presenting design concepts to partners and teams across the business
• Develop seamless product experiences through user-centred design practices — turning complexity into clarity
• Pitch new ideas to the leadership team for funding and support, and help stand up new teams to bring concepts to life
• Collaborate with product development and other teams to shape scope, set delivery expectations, and uphold quality standards
• Partner with cross-functional leads — strategists, technical experts, and developers — to recommend the best path forward

What we are looking for?

• Expert-level research capability — across market, quantitative and qualitative methods — with a knack for turning complex data into actionable insights
• Clear, persuasive communication — you can translate ideas into compelling concepts and inspire investment
• Team-first mindset that reflects our values: we change the game, we own it, we step in, we stay curious, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously
• Design leadership — you guide the development of new solutions that enhance our products at every stage of the user journey
• User understanding — you identify problems, uncover pain points, and create thoughtful interfaces that balance business goals and user needs
• Collaborative strength — you bring diverse teams together to solve tough challenges and craft simple, elegant design solutions

We know not everyone will meet every requirement, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about the role and believe you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

A few other things we want to let you know about...   

• CAR Group is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• If you’re a candidate with a disability or you need some adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. 
• We know how important keeping that balance between work/life is and have a range of flexible working options on offer, including part time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process - if you want to know more just ask. 
• We are a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant. 
• Successful candidates joining the CAR Group are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis.

So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.