Director of Product Design, Inventory

Etsy•Brooklyn, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Product Design Director for Inventory, you’ll lead the team to address a critical and complex marketplace challenge: helping sellers easily and effectively list their items on Etsy in a way that meets multiple marketplace needs — ensuring that buyers can easily evaluate if an item is right for them, expressing and affirming Etsy's brand, powering search and recommendations algorithms with critical data, and more. Our sellers range from new makers hoping to reach their first sale, to established businesses who rely on Etsy for their livelihoods. The work of this team is pivotal for millions of creative entrepreneurs and small businesses. This is a full-time position reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Design, Seller Experience. Etsy’s Inventory team supports the heart of our marketplace: our sellers. We create thoughtful tools that help them manage, share, and grow their one-of-a-kind creations. From simplifying listing workflows to helping sellers showcase their work beautifully, our mission is to make selling and buying on Etsy easier, more rewarding, and more joyful. We value collaboration, curiosity, and creative problem-solving, bringing diverse perspectives together to craft cohesive, high-quality experiences. Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven. We celebrate curiosity, encourage experimentation, and take pride in helping creative entrepreneurs succeed.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product design, with a portfolio demonstrating thoughtful UX, systems thinking, and measurable impact at scale.
4+ years leading design teams, mentoring managers and senior designers with clarity, empathy, and care.
Experience in marketplaces, e-commerce, or large-scale consumer products, guiding teams through complexity with confidence and collaboration.
Deep expertise in human-centered design, design systems, and cross-functional teamwork.
A proven track record of defining and executing strategic design direction that balances user needs, business goals, and long-term vision.
Strong communication and storytelling skills, inspiring action and alignment through clarity, creativity, and a belief in design’s ability to make a positive difference.

Responsibilities

Lead with vision: Shape and communicate a clear, inspiring design direction for Listings and Inventory, ensuring your team’s work aligns with Etsy’s goals.
Grow and support your team: Mentor managers and senior designers with empathy and clarity, fostering inclusive, equitable, and people-first leadership.
Champion design quality: Partner with Brand and Design Systems to ensure experiences are consistent, intuitive, and delightful for every seller and buyer.
Collaborate strategically: Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Research leaders to set priorities, align on strategy, and create shared purpose.
Drive impact: Use insights to improve seller satisfaction, listing clarity, and buyer confidence — making every interaction smoother, easier, and more inspiring.