Product Design Manager

• An exciting role that will focus on our Residential product portfolio  

• We are looking for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and empowers their team 

• Permanent role based in Melbourne  

We're REA 
  
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. 
 
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.  

Where the team fits in 

The Advertising and Value team looks after all the Advertising and associated Value delivery across 4 key markets. 1) Residential - helping people sell or rent out homes, 2) Commercial - helping people buy, sell, rent, lease or find a commercial agent, 3) Developer - helping our Developer customers (builders, apartment and house and land developers) connect with our highly engaged audience and 4) Media - helping non property customers connect with our audience. We are approximately 230 people and are spread across Product, Design and Technology. This role will focus on the Residential portfolio. 

What the role is all about 

In this hands-on role, you'll lead a team of Product Designers focused on creating exceptional user experiences. You'll be responsible for developing intuitive, user-friendly products that support customers on their property journey. Your role involves crafting and visually bringing to life the vision for your portfolio, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. You'll be directly involved in design projects, roadmap planning, critiquing designs, facilitating workshops, and managing stakeholders. 

• Work closely with the Head of Design, Product, and Engineering to develop and execute product area strategies for your portfolio 

• Create and visually communicate the experience vision for your portfolio, aligning with REA’s overall strategy 

• Use your understanding of business opportunities, user needs, and technical constraints to design competitive products that delight users and grow the business 

• Plan and prioritise design activities with a lean mindset to deliver effective solutions 

• Enhance processes and practices for greater efficiency, championing our Playbook and Federated Design frameworks 

• Track and refine product performance over time using analytics and user feedback 

• Build strong partnerships across the organisation, influencing and working with stakeholders from adjacent portfolios and lines of business 

Who we’re looking for 

• Extensive experience in product design with strong skills in Figma and other industry-standard tools, plus experience in team leadership and mentoring 

• A solutions-focused approach to tricky challenges 

• A proven ability to craft and convey a compelling visual and strategic vision for your portfolio 

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, getting things done efficiently 

The REA experience 

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.  

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:  

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working 

• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave 

• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 

• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity 

• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life   

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion