Sr. Designer II - Discovery

iHerb; United States; Remote; USD 158,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

iHerb seeks a Senior Product Designer II - Discovery to set strategic design direction for our global e-commerce platform. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, define experience standards, and shape product strategy at scale.

This role blends hands-on design with leadership, mentoring, and governance of our design system. You will drive research programs, develop scalable design frameworks, and partner with product, engineering, and data science leaders to influence roadmaps and outcomes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UX/UI or Product Design experience
• Experience designing complex e-commerce or shopping platforms at scale
• Strong capability to define and execute design strategy across initiatives

Responsibilities

• Define strategic design vision for cross-functional initiatives
• Lead design challenges with clear direction and problem framing
• Develop research programs and scalable UX frameworks
• Govern and evolve the design system for global usability
• Partner with product, engineering, and data science leadership to influence roadmaps
• Mentor senior designers and contribute to design culture across teams

Skills

Strategic design leadership

Design systems governance

Research strategy development

Executive presence

Cross-functional partnering

User-centered design

Accessibility & inclusion

Global multi-market UX

Mentoring senior designers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Design/HCI

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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 escape 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.

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

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

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Anticipated Pay Scale:

Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.

For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com.

$158,000—$170,000 USD

About iHerb

iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience.

We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries.

Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.

With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:

Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly · Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity

iHerb Benefits

At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for.

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.