Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

• Experience the end-to-end product development process and solve real problems 

• Permanent role based in Melbourne or Sydney 

We're REA 
  
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. 
 
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to have been named one of Australia's Best Workplaces four times since 2021 — including third place in 2025 — plus Best Workplace for Women in 2023 and Best Workplace in Technology in 2024 and 2025. These listings are testament to every person who helps make REA a great place to work. 

Where the team fits in 

The Senior Product Designer is a member of the Design team which partners with Product and Engineering teams across the business to create amazing products and experiences for our consumers and customers. Our world-class team designs experiences that connect people and property, through immersive, intuitive and personalised experiences, providing Australians with knowledge and confidence to make great property decisions.

Their passion for innovation drives them to create products our consumers and customers love. 

What the role is all about 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and execute product strategies

• Utilise your understanding of business opportunities, user needs, and technical constraints to design competitive products that enhance user satisfaction and drive business growth

• Mentor and guide Associate Product Designers & Product Designers, ensuring delivery of user-centred design solutions

• Plan, prioritise, and manage design activities with a lean mindset, facilitating project delivery

• Apply best practices in design to create and visually communicate compelling experiences in alignment with overall company vision

• Engage in problem-solving and continuous improvement, using a solutions-focused approach in an agile, fast-paced environment

• Conduct comprehensive research, leveraging qualitative and quantitative methods, to uncover user needs and analyse product performance

• Deliver high-quality products and features using systems thinking, adhering to visual identity and design system guidelines

• Lead design critiques and promote Design Thinking across the teams

• Monitor the market to keep a close eye on our competitors - seeking design, technology and real estate trends to make impactful decisions

Who we're looking for 

• 5+ years of experience in product design using industry-standard tools and best practices

• Adept at thriving in agile, fast-paced environments

• Comfortable approaching challenges with a solutions-focused mindset

• Strengths in crafting compelling visual and strategic visions

• Passion for fostering a collaborative design culture that aligns with product and business goals

• Strength in building partnerships, growing high-performing teams, and providing mentorship to designers is noteworthy

The 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.  

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:  

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working 

• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave 

• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 

• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity 

• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life   

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. 

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