Proficient in Figma and other industry-standard design tools.
Experience with user research methods and A/B testing for data-driven design decisions.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to articulate design rationale clearly.
Background in e-commerce, subscription-based businesses, or consumer-facing digital products.
Responsibilities
Own information architecture and taxonomy for search and browse features.
Design for search relevance, addressing zero and low result states.
Collaborate with data and ML teams to translate model behavior into user-friendly experiences.
Lead end-to-end design efforts from discovery to execution.
Work with cross-functional teams to create intuitive member experiences.
Align with Product Managers and Engineers on project goals and constraints.
Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design across all products.
Contribute to and evolve the design system for consistency and scalability.
Mentor other designers, providing feedback and guidance.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
401k plan with company contributions.
9 observed holidays and flexible paid time off.
Subsidized ClassPass membership for fitness and wellness activities.
Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discounts.
Coverage for life coaching and therapy sessions through a holistic mental health platform.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE
You'll join Thrive Market's Product Design team as a Staff Designer embedded in the Discovery Pod, owning search and browse end to end. You'll work alongside the existing design team, bringing strategic clarity to each initiative you own rather than just executing what's in front of you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own information architecture and taxonomy decisions for search and browse, including category structure, filtering and faceting logic, and sort and ranking behavior.
Design for search relevance, including zero and low result states.
Partner with data and ML teams on search ranking and personalization signals, translating model behavior into a coherent, explainable member experience.
Lead end-to-end design efforts across key initiatives, from discovery through execution.
Collaborate with product designers, product managers, engineers, data analysts, and data scientists to design intuitive and trustworthy member experiences.
Align with Product Managers and Engineers on goals, constraints, and feasibility.
Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design across products.
Contribute to and evolve the design system, collaborating with the design system owner as needed, to keep it consistent and scalable.
Mentor other designers with feedback and guidance that supports the whole team.
Design filter and facet UX that scales as catalog size and attribute complexity grow
QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of product design or UX/UI experience, with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end initiatives at a senior to staff level.
A portfolio that demonstrates strong user-centered design, interaction design, and visual design skills.
Hands-on expertise in Figma and other industry standard design tools.
Experience applying user research methods and A/B testing to inform data driven design decisions.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate design rationale to cross-functional partners.
P5 Background working in e-commerce, subscription-based businesses, or consumer-facing digital products.
BELONG TO A BETTER COMPANY
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
401k plan
9 Observed Holidays
Flexible Paid Time Off
Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
Ability to work in our beautiful office in Playa Vista
Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
JOB INFORMATION
Compensation may vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and geographic location.
Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health & Wellness Benefits, Flexible PTO, and more!
This position requires traveling to our HQ office in Los Angeles, California, twice a year for all-company summits; once in the summer and once in the winter.
About Thrive Market
Thrive Market is an online retailer that sells natural and organic products at wholesale prices. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California. Thrive Market offers a membership program that gives customers access to discounted prices on over 6,000 products. The company's mission is to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone.
