About the role
Hostaway is the leading SaaS platform transforming the vacation rental industry. Backed by a recent $365 million funding round and trusted by partners like Airbnb, Vrbo (Expedia Group), and Booking.com, we're redefining how hosts and property managers operate. We've built our success on customer-centric values and a product-first mindset, helping us scale profitably and sustainably.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate, curious, and skilled individuals who are ready to shape the future of travel tech with us.
Role: Senior Product Designer
We're on the hunt for a Senior Product Designer to take full ownership of the design process—from discovery to delivery. You'll craft seamless, user-centered experiences across our web and mobile platforms, and be a key driver of product adoption, engagement, and retention.
This role is ideal for someone who balances strategic thinking with a deep attention to detail. You're not only passionate about how things look but deeply invested in how they work—and how they create real value for users.
What You'll Do
- Lead design end-to-end: From research and discovery to high-fidelity UI, prototyping, and final handoff.
- Use insights to inform decisions: Apply both qualitative and quantitative research to identify pain points and guide your design solutions.
- Simplify complexity: Translate intricate requirements into elegant, intuitive solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.
- Design with precision: Craft clean, scalable interfaces across platforms with a strong focus on hierarchy, layout, typography, and micro-interactions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Evolve our design system: Help grow and maintain a robust, scalable system that ensures consistency and quality across the product.
- Advocate for users: Drive usability testing, accessibility, and continuous iteration to elevate the product experience.
- Design across devices: Ensure cohesive experiences on both web and mobile (iOS/Android).
- Contribute to the design culture: Share knowledge, give thoughtful feedback, and help others grow.
You Bring
- 5+ years of experience designing UI/UX for SaaS or tech products.
- A strong portfolio showcasing thoughtful, user-first solutions—especially in complex product environments.
- Proficiency in Figma and experience creating high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes.
- Deep understanding of design systems, responsive design, and accessibility best practices.
- Solid grasp of user-centered design and product thinking.
- Comfort working independently in ambiguous situations.
- Experience with usability testing and user research.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and documentation habits.
Bonus Points For
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS or front-end development principles.
- Experience using tools like Hotjar, Pendo, Google Analytics, Maze, or Lookback.
- Understanding of Agile/SCRUM workflows.
- Previous experience working in booking or travel software.
About the company
Hostaway is the leading SaaS platform transforming the vacation rental industry. Backed by a recent $365 million funding round and trusted by partners like Airbnb, Vrbo (Expedia Group), and Booking.com, we're redefining how hosts and property managers operate. We've built our success on customer-centric values and a product-first mindset, helping us scale profitably and sustainably.