Sr. Designer II - Discovery

iHerb Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

iHerb is seeking a Senior Product Designer II - Discovery to set strategic design direction for our global e-commerce platform. You will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, shape design standards, and elevate user experiences across markets while mentoring senior designers.

As a design authority, you will collaborate with product, engineering and data science, govern the design system, and advocate accessibility and inclusive practices to scale globally from California to international

Qualifications

• Industry-leading portfolio demonstrating strategic design leadership and measurable business impact.
• Proven ability to define and execute design strategy across multiple initiatives.
• Expert-level interaction and visual design skills with high craft standards.
• Experience owning and evolving design systems at enterprise scale.
• Advanced user-centered design and mixed-methods research capabilities.
• Strong communication and executive presence influencing product direction.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategic design vision for complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple product areas, from problem definition through delivery and iteration.
• Drive ambiguous, high-stakes design challenges by establishing clear direction and framing problems at an organizational level.
• Establish and advance research strategies that deepen understanding of shopper behaviors across global markets, synthesizing insights into scalable design frameworks.
• Produce exemplary design artifacts — from strategic frameworks to high-fidelity prototypes — that set the quality standard for the design organization.
• Own and govern the design system, driving its evolution to support scalability, accessibility, and global usability.
• Serve as a design authority and strategic partner to product, engineering, and data science leadership, influencing roadmaps and priorities.
• Define and uphold the bar for design quality across the organization, from concept through implementation.
• Mentor and develop senior and lead designers, contributing to growth of design culture and practices across teams.
• Identify and introduce emerging UX, UI, and e-commerce design practices, championing innovation at scale.
• Represent the design organization in cross-functional and executive-level conversations, articulating decisions and business impact.

Skills

Strategic design leadership

UX/UI design expertise

Design systems governance

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Global / multi-market design

Accessibility & inclusive design

Front-end collaboration with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Master's degree in Design or related field

Job description

Remote, California, United States of America Technology R106943 Posted 21/07/2026

For A Better YouAt iHerb, we believe that living a healthy and balanced life should be easy and accessible to everyone. As a team member, we’ll empower you to live this promise each day as you make a truly global impact in your career.

We constantly strive for innovation, while transforming and improving the online shopping experience for our customers. We believe that individually we are incredible, but when we come together, our growth is infinite. In an industry that is constantly evolving, we are on a mission to make an impact on the global market, and the individual and collaborative efforts of our people are paramount to helping us succeed.

Whether you work in one of our logistics centers, technology hubs, corporate offices or even from home, your role at iHerb will take you beyond what’s expected, turning challenge into change. If you're ready for it, we want you to join our team.

The Senior Product Designer II - Discovery will set the strategic design direction and elevate the end-to-end experience of our global e-commerce platform. This role will serve as a senior design leader and individual contributor, taking ownership of the most complex, ambiguous, and high-impact design initiatives across the organization. The Principal Product Designer will shape how millions of users interact with our products at a foundational level — defining experience standards, influencing product strategy, and driving a culture of design excellence that scales across teams and markets.

Job Expectations:

• Define and lead the strategic design vision for complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple product areas, from problem definition through delivery and iteration.
• Drive ambiguous, high-stakes design challenges by establishing clear direction and framing problems at an organizational level.
• Establish and advance research strategies that deepen organizational understanding of shopper behaviors across global markets, synthesizing insights into scalable design frameworks and principles.
• Produce exemplary design artifacts — from strategic frameworks and service blueprints to high-fidelity prototypes — that set the quality standard for the design organization.
• Own and govern the design system, driving its evolution to support scalability, accessibility, and global usability across product lines and teams.
• Serve as a design authority and strategic partner to product, engineering, and data science leadership, influencing product roadmaps and organizational priorities.
• Define and uphold the bar for design quality, consistency, and craft across the organization, from concept through implementation.
• Mentor and develop senior and lead designers, contributing to the growth of design culture, capabilities, and ways of working across the broader team.
• Identify and introduce emerging UX, UI, and e-commerce design practices, championing innovation and continuous improvement at an organizational scale.
• Represent the design organization in cross-functional and executive-level conversations, clearly articulating strategic design decisions and their business impact.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating strategic design leadership, transformative UX outcomes, and deep craft — with clear evidence of cross-organizational impact and measurable business value.
• Proven ability to define and execute design strategy across multiple initiatives simultaneously, balancing user needs, business priorities, and organizational complexity.
• Expert-level interaction and visual design skills, with a track record of setting craft standards for teams and organizations.
• Deep experience owning and evolving design systems at enterprise scale, including governance, contribution models, and cross-team adoption.
• Advanced mastery of user-centered design methodologies, mixed-methods research practices, and usability testing, with experience establishing research programs or org-wide frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with a demonstrated ability to influence product direction and organizational decisions at the VP and executive level.
• Strong understanding of front-end development principles and the ability to collaborate deeply with engineering leadership on implementation strategy.
• In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards, inclusive design practices, and global usability requirements.
• Extensive experience designing for global or multi-market products, with sensitivity to cultural and regional variation.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in UX/UI or Product Design, with significant experience designing complex e-commerce or shopping-related products at scale.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Graphic Arts/Design, Information Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalation issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.Proper lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions
• Professional, yet casual work environment
• Office / Warehouse environment
• Ability to work extended hours as required

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this role is $158,000.00 - $162,000.00 USD. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity.

Staffing Agency Submission NoticeiHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to [e-mail]. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.