Head of Product Design & Design Systems

CoStar Realty Information, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Director of Design, LoopNet at CoStar Group, Arlington, VA, leads a team of designers embedded in the product group. You will scale design systems, mentor talent, and align design strategy with business goals, delivering cohesive, user-centered experiences across the platform.

You will collaborate with product and engineering, advocate for accessibility, and drive design excellence in a fast-paced marketplace environment, with a focus on real estate tech and LoopNet products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of Product Design experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing direct reports.
• Experience in marketplace or real estate platforms preferred.
• Research-driven with a focus on user value and experience.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive design and development.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools.
• Track record of commitment to prior employers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of designers.
• Establish and evolve LoopNet’s design system and operations practices.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to deliver cohesive, user-centered solutions.
• Advocate for accessibility, responsiveness, and design best practices.
• Align design efforts with product roadmaps and strategic priorities.
• Conduct design reviews, workshops, and feedback sessions to drive quality and innovation.

Skills

Design leadership

Product design

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

User research

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Prototyping

Accessibility advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Figma

Prototyping tools

Job description

Director of Design, LoopNet at CoStar Group, Arlington, VA, leads a team of designers embedded in the product group. You will scale design systems, mentor talent, and align design strategy with business goals, delivering cohesive, user-centered experiences across the platform.

You will collaborate with product and engineering, advocate for accessibility, and drive design excellence in a fast-paced marketplace environment, with a focus on real estate tech and LoopNet products.