Senior Product Designer

About Sotheby's

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

The Role

Sotheby’s is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help shape a range of digital experiences across both customer-facing applications and sophisticated operational tools. You’ll work across discovery, UX, IA, and UI to design for diverse user groups across the global art and luxury ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for features spanning client experiences and staff workflows.
• Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, and cross-functional partners.
• Conduct user interviews, map workflows, and define IA for complex systems.
• Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI.
• Support design QA and ensure high-quality execution.
• Use and contribute to the design system.
• Provide feedback to peers and help elevate UX practices across the team.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of product/UX/UI design experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both consumer-facing and operational/enterprise experiences.
• Proficiency in Figma or similar modern design tools.
• Systems thinking and the ability to simplify complex workflows.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with responsive design; mobile experience a plus.
• Background in e-commerce, logistics, or service workflows is advantageous.

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