Product Design Manager

We are on the hunt for an emerging Product Design Manager to make their mark at REA in this exciting new role.- Shape, develop and deliver on the strategy for your area in close partnership with Product and Engineering-
- Develop objectives and measure results to ensure your team delivers value consistently-
- Support shaping and drive design processes and practices, enabling greater impact and efficiency in how we work.We're REA
- An Australian start-up success story we're quietly proud of.

From a garage in Melbourne to the global stage is an achievement we're humbled by. Our idea to put pictures of houses on the internet has blossomed since 1995, and we now have businesses across Australia, India and North America.

Our purpose is to change the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help on every step - whether that's buying, selling, renting or renovating.

We’re proud to have been named Australia’s 4th Best Workplace for the second year running. This recognition is a great proof point of our unique and special culture. A culture that is driven by our people, our values, and our commitment to making a difference in the community.

Let us tell you more...
- We’re looking for someone who has just started or ready to start their leadership journey. You may have had exposure to it in your day-to-day job as a senior designer and now you're ready to step up, or you could already have a few leadership runs on the board.

A few things you'll be doing day-to-day:
- Shape, develop and deliver on the strategy for your area in close partnership with Product and Engineering-
- Develop objectives and measure results to ensure your team delivers value consistently-
- Mature and evolve our products, including our design system-
- Support shaping and drive design processes and practices, enabling greater impact and efficiency in how we work.-
- Proactively connect with research and content capabilities to amplify design best practice.-
- Support your people in understanding the company’s overarching strategy and to embrace and champion our values-
- Set your people up for success by ensuring they have a clear understanding of their role and where it fits in to the bigger picture-
- Provide regular feedback to your people, call out great work and work with them on the things they could do better- Who we’re looking for:
- Someone with a few runs on the board, experience designing products using industry standard tools and best practice processes, leading teams and/or mentoring people-
- A good eye for design, comfortable providing design direction and feedback-
- Looks at tricky situations through a solutions-focused lens-
- Work productively in a fast paced and agile environmentBut we don’t just look for someone based on their skills and expertise. It’s our connection, acceptance and genuine care for each other that makes REA a great place to work. That means you also need to be:
- Savvy - you have the ability to think a little left of field, outside the box-
- A strong and creative communicator-
- Friendly, approachable and have good relationship management skills-
- An avid supporter of our fully inclusive culture - we celebrate our differences and ensure that everyone belongsThe REA experience
- The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.

We offer:
- A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (and yes, our leaders fully understand the benefits of working flexibly)-
- A hybrid approach to the future of work
Generous and flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers-
- Support for your mental and physical health and wellbeing via our ‘You Matter’ Program-
- Because We Care program which includes volunteer leave and community grants, to ensure you have the opportunity to give back to your community-
- Hack Days for you to bring so you can bring your big ideas to life in a supportive learning environment-
- An additional day of leave just for your birthdayOh, and by the way: