ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
THE ROLE
Sotheby’s is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help shape a range of digital experiences across both customer-facing applications and sophisticated operational tools. You’ll work across discovery, UX, IA, and UI to design for diverse user groups across the global art and luxury ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead design for features spanning client experiences and staff workflows.
- Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, and cross-functional partners.
- Conduct user interviews, map workflows, and define IA for complex systems.
- Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI.
- Support design QA and ensure high-quality execution.
- Use and contribute to the design system.
- Provide feedback to peers and help elevate UX practices across the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7–10+ years of product/UX/UI design experience.
- Strong portfolio showcasing both consumer-facing and operational/enterprise experiences.
- Proficiency in Figma or similar modern design tools.
- Systems thinking and the ability to simplify complex workflows.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience with responsive design; mobile experience a plus.
- Background in e-commerce, logistics, or service workflows is advantageous.
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $140,000-$150,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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Skills Required
- 7-10+ years of product, UX, or UI design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating consumer-facing and operational or enterprise experiences
- Proficiency in Figma or similar modern design tools
- Systems thinking and ability to simplify complex workflows
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with responsive design
- Mobile design experience
- Background in e-commerce, logistics, or service workflows
Sotheby's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sotheby's and has not been reviewed or approved by Sotheby's.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and company-paid life insurance. Mental health benefits and disability coverage are also included as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) plan with company matching. Additional financial supports such as flexible spending accounts and an employee stock purchase plan are also referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are characterized as generous, including paid time off, paid holidays, and sick days. Paid parental leave and family-related supports are also included in the overall offering.
Sotheby's Insights
What We Do
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
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