Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.
Salary Range:
$239,000.00 - $311,000.00
What’s the role?
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. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and ourcompetitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.
For this role, we are considering candidates based in the United States. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. For candidates within commutable distance, Etsy requires in-office attendance once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policieshere.
What’s this team like at Etsy?
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.
What does the day-to-day look like?
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.
Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.
Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:
You are a design leader who combines craft with strategy, intuition with evidence, and creativity with empathy. You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about creating tools that empower people to be their most creative selves.
Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:
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.
Additional Information
What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.
Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.
