Lead Product Designer

About Outdoorsy

Outdoorsy transformed access to the outdoors with the launch of its RV rental marketplace in 2015, and expanded to offer marketplace insurance in 2018. Today, Outdoorsy's partnership with its hosts has resulted in over 7 million travel days through RV rentals that are available in 4,800 cities across North America. Outdoorsy was named one of Fast Company’s ‘Most Innovative Companies’ in 2023 and celebrated over $3b in revenue in 2024.

Outdoorsy's team is inspired by a mission to restore our relationship with the outdoors and each other by inviting guests to Live Outdoorsy. Storytelling and community building have been an integral reason for our company’s growth and as we approach our 10th year we are looking to further invest in this area. This role will help tell the stories that inspire travel and appreciation of the outdoors for families everywhere.

Who you are

You are passionate about designing products and creating exceptional consumer experiences for two-sided marketplaces, particularly in the realms of outdoor travel and recreation. You either intuitively understand—or are driven to deeply explore—what our guests and hosts desire in well-designed product experiences. With a proven track record of creating outstanding products, you have the ability to translate ideas into successful deployments.  

You are a natural leader who attracts top talent. At Outdoorsy, we follow a "Bar Raiser" philosophy, where each new hire is better than the last and has the ability to attract even stronger talent. You are obsessed with something (and we’re excited to learn what it is!)—something you can’t stop thinking about and continuously make progress toward mastering.  

You bring a successful track record from both startups and larger, growth-focused tech companies. This role requires creative ideation combined with rapid execution, demanding a dynamic approach and the ability to rigorously deliver results without being overly fixated on process.  

If you’ve ever dreamed of building the next AllTrails or REI, you’re in the right place. At Outdoorsy, you’ll discover, pitch, and lead projects with a focus on transformation. You will use design as a strategic tool to shape product decisions and ensure Outdoorsy delivers cohesive, compelling experiences across all platforms. 

Responsibilities

• Ideate, design, and deploy the future of Outdoorsy’s end-to-end customer experience by delivering wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups. 
• Present and defend design decisions based on the our roadmap, user research, and core design principles. 
• Lead or participate in user research, translating insights into actionable design solutions for continuous improvement. 
• Partner with Marketing to ensure designs are on-brand, aligned with objectives, and contribute to go-to-market strategies. 
• Provide feedback and mentorship to other designers while managing your own portfolio of work, driving innovation, and contributing to the Bonfire design system for scalability.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and shipping high-quality mobile and web applications with a strong portfolio showcasing problem-solving, UX, and visual design skills.  
• Expertise in interaction and visual design, with proficiency in Figma for design, prototyping, and development handoff.  
• Skilled in Human-Centered Design, strong communication, visual storytelling, and an entrepreneurial mindset for data-driven decision-making.  
• Experience collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to deliver impactful outcomes.  
• Analytical ability to assess design constraints, balance short-term needs with long-term vision, and iterate within a continuous release process.  
• Experience contributing to and maintaining design systems (e.g., Figma, Zeroheight, Github, Storybook) with a mobile-first approach.  
• Preferred experience in marketplaces or online travel agencies, delivering exceptional customer experiences with measurable impact.  
• Proven success building products in remote or distributed team environments. 

Preferred Software Experience

Figma, Jira, ZeroHeight, Usertesting.com, Mixpanel, Tableau

Relocation Assistance

For qualified candidates, relocation assistance may be available for this position. Details will be discussed during the hiring process and determined based on individual circumstances. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX following acceptance of the offer.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks:

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-growth, mission-driven company.
• Competitive salary and equity in one of the world’s fastest-growing companies.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) match to help secure your future.
• Flexible PTO to promote work-life balance.