Director of Product Design

About PoshmarkPoshmark is the leading fashion marketplace where style comes alive through discovery, self-expression, and human connection. Powered by a vibrant community of 165 million members, Poshmark brings real people and taste to shopping through a social experience shaped by shared discovery. Buying and selling fashion feels simple, joyful, and personal, while every item tells its own story. Poshmark empowers sellers to grow meaningful businesses, keeps fashion in circulation longer, and gives shoppers access to unique and trusted finds, from everyday pieces to one-of-a-kind vintage and luxury.Role OverviewPoshmark is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead and elevate our end-to-end product design experience. This role will define how users discover, buy, interact and sell across our platform, shaping a seamless and engaging journey for both sides of our marketplace.As a key member of the product leadership team, you will report to the Chief Product Officer and set the design vision, guide a talented team of designers and managers, and partner closely with Product, Engineering, Customer Research, Analytics and Marketing to deliver thoughtful, high-impact experiences. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, strong design craft, prior working experience utilizing AI-based design tools, and deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems.What You’ll DoDesign Vision & StrategyDefine and drive a cohesive, forward-looking design vision across Poshmark’s buyer and seller experiences ensuring that Poshmark’s product stays current with evolving design systems and industry trends.Identify, socialize and utilize customer needs across the marketplace for both shoppers and sellers as an input to prioritize and develop a perspective on design priorities and decisions.Align design strategy with company goals, ensuring meaningful impact on engagement, growth, and retentionChampion design as a strategic partner in shaping the product roadmapPartner strategically with engineering to ensure great understanding & execution of our design thinkingTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and scale a high-performing design organization, including career and skills development for designers at every level including managing managers, and mentoring junior designers.Build a structured career ladder and path for our designers at all levels of their careers from junior individual designers to senior managers and set clear expectations and a culture of evolution and growth.Establish clear design principles, systems, and processes to ensure consistency and qualityFoster a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous growthMarketplace DesignOversee design for core marketplace journeys, including discovery, listing, selling, social interaction, and transactionsDesign for a two-sided ecosystem, balancing the needs of shoppers and sellers to improve liquidity, trust, and overall marketplace healthDrive innovation in social commerce experiences, including feeds, sharing, and community engagementExecution & Craft ExcellenceOversee design for the overall marketplace and core customer journeys. Maintain a high bar for design quality and innovation across customer journeys, and ensure smart alignment across mobile and web platforms.Utilize design as a means to drive innovation in social experiences including community featuresProvide hands-on direction through critiques, reviews, and selective individual contribution for new exploratory workstreams that require further review and refinementLeverage customer insights derived from a combination of user feedback, research and quantitative data to inform and validate design priorities, decisions, and evaluate impactLead design execution, design systems, and operations across the product roadmap—owning intake, prioritization, and resourcing to ensure design is embedded in planning and focused on highest-impact work.Build and scale clear systems for scoping, assigning, and reviewing work across a global, distributed design team, with strong visibility into portfolio prioritiesAI TransformationLead the design team's transition to AI-powered workflows including systematic change in how the team prototypes, iterates, and shipsPartner with product and engineering on AI-native development models where design, PM, and eng are iterating together in real time rather than passing work sequentiallyUse AI to extend design capacity and speed without sacrificing qualityCross-Functional LeadershipPartner closely with Product and Engineering leaders to define strategy and deliver impactful outcomes.Collaborate with Brand, Creative and Marketing to ensure a cohesive, end-to-end user experience and that we deliver on a shared brand and product vision for PoshmarkPartner with Engineering to translate design systems into implementation standards, ensuring consistency across feature development.Communicate design decisions clearly and influence stakeholders at all levelsCoordinate with team members who will report into you, and coordinate design work with you, from our India and Korea offices.What We’re Looking ForExperienceAt least 10–15+ years of experience in product or UX design, with a significant portion in leadership rolesProven success building, managing, and scaling design teams, including managing managersExperience designing for marketplaces, e-commerce, or social platformsHands-on familiarity with marketplace dynamics, either professionally or as an active participantDesign & Product ExpertiseStrong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, user-centered design at scaleDeep expertise in mobile-first consumer products and complex, multi-sided systemsStrong systems thinking and ability to design for both detail and scaleExperience using AI design tools like Figma Make or Claude DesignGood familiarity with experimentation, growth design, and data-informed decision-makingLeadership & InfluenceStrategic mindset with the ability to connect design decisions to business outcomesExceptional communication and storytelling skillsAbility to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadershipExperience deploying and driving scale of design work and prototyping through use of AI-based design toolsMarketplace Insight & User EmpathyDeep understanding of marketplace dynamics, including supply/demand balance, trust, and incentivesEmpathy for diverse user segments, from casual participants to power sellersPassion for community-driven, social product experiencesNice to HaveExperience with live commerce, creator tools, or social engagement featuresBackground or experience with two-sided marketplaces, fashion, retail, resale, or lifestyle marketplacesWhy Join PoshmarkShape the future of social commerce at scaleLead design for a deeply engaged, entrepreneurial communityBuild experiences that directly impact users’ livelihoods and successWork alongside a collaborative, mission-driven teamCompensation Range: $201,923 - $323,077LocationUS California (Redwood City) - OfficeEmployment TypeFull timeDepartmentAll DepartmentsResearch & DevelopmentProductProduct Design TeamCompensation$201,923 – $323,077 • Offers Equity • Offers BonusThe base pay range listed for this position may span multiple levels of experience, and final compensation is determined by a variety of job-related factors, including relevant experience, demonstrated expertise, and internal equity.The posted range applies to base salary only and does not include additional elements of total compensation, which may include equity, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.