- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $140,000–150,000/year
- Department
- E-Commerce, Digital & Data Analytics
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is an auction house founded in London in 1744. Its specialists work across fine art and collecting categories including jewelry, watches, handbags, wine, design, and classic cars. The house connects collectors through live and online auctions, private sales, and fixed-price purchases. Its work spans specialist research and cataloging, client services, marketing, technology, finance, and operations, supporting the preparation, sale, and movement of objects across its international network.
Sotheby's seeks a Senior Product Designer to shape digital experiences across customer-facing applications and operational tools, working across discovery, UX, information architecture, and UI. The role leads design for client and staff workflows, partners with product and engineering teams, and contributes to the design system. The proposed base salary is $140,000–$150,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead design for features spanning client experiences and staff workflows.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners.
- Conduct user interviews, map workflows, and define information architecture for complex systems.
- Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and polished user interfaces.
- Support design quality assurance and ensure high-quality execution.
- Use and contribute to the design system.
- Provide feedback to peers and help elevate UX practices across the team.
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of product, UX, or UI design experience.
- A strong portfolio showcasing both consumer-facing and operational or enterprise experiences.
- Proficiency in Figma or similar modern design tools.
- Systems thinking and the ability to simplify complex workflows.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience with responsive design; mobile experience is a plus.
- A background in e-commerce, logistics, or service workflows is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
7–10+ years of product, UX, or UI design experience
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 140,000 to USD 150,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible candidates may receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
Culture
Sotheby’s describes its culture in terms of client service, specialist knowledge, curiosity, collaboration, and ethical conduct. Its careers materials emphasize working across disciplines and encouraging employees to explore internal opportunities.
About Cerulean
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