User Experience Designer

Company Description Drive is Nine's brand appealing to the automotive enthusiast. Working with our industry leaders you will help us achieve our vision, to shape the future of automotive in Australia by providing authoritative reviews, detailed comparisons, and innovative commerce solutions. Drive Marketplace is on a sharp growth trajectory with a vision to become Australia's No.2 Automotive Marketplace in Australia. The expanding Drive Marketplace team has an ambitious, forward-thinking and highly collaborative culture, with a shared passion for the automotive industry. As the on-the-ground human faces of the Drive brand within the National Drive Dealer Network, genuine partnerships and a healthy dose of hard work and fun sit at the core of the team's success to date.

We're seeking a talented Digital Product Designer to help us elevate our digital products at Drive, an iconic Australian brand with a monthly online audience of 3 million. The role brings a strong focus on rapid prototyping, user research, data insights, and AI integration. You'll work under the Principal Product Designer, collaborating closely with a team renowned for its ambition, pace, and high-performing mindset. The successful candidate will be part of a team that has transformed the Drive brand into an automotive marketplace powerhouse. This role is based in our South Melbourne office.

• Rapidly translate ideas into interactive prototypes for testing and iteration, enabling faster validation and refinement of concepts.
• Plan, conduct, and analyse qualitative and quantitative user research to uncover user needs, pain points, and behaviours.
• Utilize data analytics and insights to inform design decisions, measure the impact of your work, and optimize user experiences.
• Explore and implement innovative ways to integrate AI into product workflows and user experiences, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
• Create high-fidelity UI designs, design systems, and component libraries that are intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers to ensure a seamless design-to-development handover and successful product launches.
• Support the creation of ad-hoc design assets used across a range of marketing and content initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Essential Skills and Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in digital product design, UI/UX, with a strong portfolio.
• A Bachelor's qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional software proficiency in Figma, from prototyping to design systems.
• Strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant Adobe tools.
• A proactive problem-solver with a genuine passion for understanding complex challenges and translating them into user-centric solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale effectively.
• Nice-to-Haves: No automotive experience required, but a love for cars is a plus.
• Familiarity with user research platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Maze, UserTesting, Hotjar, Google Analytics, Amplitude).
• Proven experience in rapid prototyping methodologies and tools.
• A strong understanding of data analytics and its application in design decision-making.
• Enthusiasm for integrating AI into design workflows and product features.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply. Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.