Product Designer I - US Based Remote
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what's next. A leader of integrated residential real estate services, Anywhere includes franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter joint ventures, supporting approximately 1.2 million home transactions in 2022. The diverse Anywhere brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 190,300 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 140,100 independent sales agents in 117 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today's consumers. Recognized for twelve consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work five years in a row, honored on the Forbes list of World's Best Employers three years in a row, named one of America's Most Innovative Companies 2023 by Fortune, and most recently, featured on the inaugural TIME World's Best Companies list.
Job Description
Job Description
The Anywhere UX team is a quickly growing and constantly evolving team being positioned as a leader with vision in the company! We are seeking a versatile and experienced UX Designer to join our team and redefine the way people interact with real estate technology. As a UX Designer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting delightful, intuitive, and user-centric experiences across our web and mobile platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other designers, to build intuitive and user-centric solutions that meet the needs of our clients and streamline their real estate journeys.
Responsibilities
- User Research: Work with the UX research team to conduct user research to understand the needs, preferences, and difficulties of our customers. Use these insights to inform your design decisions.
- Information Architecture: Develop clear and effective information architectures for our web and mobile applications, ensuring easy navigation and accessibility.
- Wireframing and Prototyping: Build wireframes, interactive prototypes, and mockups to visualize and communicate your design concepts. Iterate based on feedback and usability testing.
- UI Design: Work with a design system team to translate wireframes and prototypes into visually appealing and cohesive user interfaces and influence new patterns.
- Usability Testing: Work with the UX research team to plan and conduct usability testing sessions to capture feedback and validate design choices. Use findings to refine and improve the user experience.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other designers, to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.
- Documentation: Build design documentation, including user flows, design specifications, and style guides, to ensure consistency and alignment throughout the development process.
- Stay Current: Stay up to date with industry trends, standard methodologies, and emerging technologies to continually improve the quality of our user experiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related).
- Proven experience as a UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
- Familiarity with user research methods and usability testing.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Experience in the real estate industry is a plus but not required.
About Anywhere
Welcome to AnywhereSM – It’s a new day for real estate, everywhere. Our purpose is to empower everyone’s next move. We are home to some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA® and Sotheby’s International Realty®. We are one of the leading and most integrated providers of U.S. residential real estate services, encompassing franchise, brokerage, title and settlement, relocation as well as a mortgage joint venture.
The Anywhere Advantage
- Our People: We are stronger because of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our people bring to our business, every day.
- Our Products: We are building products to simplify and digitize the consumer experience of buying and selling a home.
- Our Technology: We are leading with an industry-first open technology ecosystem that enables freedom, flexibility, and choice for our customers.
- Our Integrity: We are deeply committed to being trusted partners who act with excellence and integrity in all we do.
