CarGurus is hiringUI/UX Designer
Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
CarOffer fully became part of the CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) family in 2023, and is an industry leader in the digital wholesale marketplace. We are automating a dealer’s ability to buy, sell, and trade cars. By bringing these two companies together, we are giving consumers and dealers alike the power to reach their destination through a full suite of digital transaction platforms. With ~14,000 dealerships in the CarOffer network, we make it easy for our dealer customers to automate inventory, connect with the right buyers, and ultimately grow their profitability.
This is a hybrid position based in Addison, TX.
Role overview
At CarOffer, we are committed to disrupting the automotive industry with our innovative software solutions. We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to support the development team and work under the Creative Director to assist with software and mobile application design needs. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a hyper-growth environment where speed and flexibility is part of the day-to-day.
What you'll do
- Work with the Creative Director, product, project management, and development team to get design specifications and requirements to be correct.
- Identify design problems and devise elegant solutions, focusing on the user journey.
- Understand and translate product requirements into intuitive user experiences.
- Adhere to design system and style standards on fonts, colors, etc.
- Maintaining consistent style across designs.
- Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and site maps.
- Solid ability to create visual solutions to solve operational, consumer, and client problems.
- Demonstrated ability to visualize data to create dashboards and UI layouts.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and to make trade-offs when conditions change.
- Assist with the creation and editing of UI software/mobile application designs.
- Ensure developed web and software designs are visually accurate.
- Conduct layout and content adjustments based on feedback.
- Improve existing software functionality and interfaces.
- A firm understanding of the creative process, and how to abbreviate that process for tight deadlines.
- Passing over UI comps to the development team.
- Working with the team on collaborating unique and user-friendly design concepts.
- Following timelines and completing assignments on the deadline.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's Degree (BFA) in Interactive or Graphic Design or related field.
- 3+ years of UI/UX experience.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Adobe CC, Miro, Zeplin, Sketch and/or Figma within a Mac environment.
- Preferred qualifications include mobile application development, automotive industry experience, and proficiency in using Jira.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and a proactive, independent working style.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively present and articulate design decisions.
- Self-sufficient, takes initiative, and is able to quickly re-prioritize workload with a strong desire to learn and grow as a designer.
Learn More About CarOffer's Culture and Benefits Here: https://www.caroffer.com/about/careers
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
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