About Carvana

Carvana is a Fortune 500 Company growing at an unrivaled pace. We’re on a mission to change the way people buy, sell and trade cars. We're a tech-forward company that is innovating logistics networks, vehicle reconditioning processes, e-commerce and customer service. We believe in treating every customer with the same level of care and respect we would give our own moms.

We’re looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and every day we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals and challenge each other to make data and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories. We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.

This is a fully on-site position based in our Playa Vista, CA office, Monday through Friday.

About the team and position

As a Senior Product Designer at Carvana, you’ll lead end-to-end design for complex, high-impact initiatives across our product ecosystem. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on driving measurable customer and business outcomes through strong product thinking and exceptional craft.

You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution — translating ambiguity into clear opportunities, shaping scalable solutions, and influencing cross-functional direction. You operate with ownership and accountability, set a high bar for quality, and elevate the work through systems thinking, clarity, and collaboration.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead end-to-end design for large, complex initiatives that drive measurable outcomes
• Translate ambiguous problem spaces into clear, actionable solutions
• Align design decisions to product strategy, business goals, and user needs
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering to shape requirements and evaluate trade-offs
• Deliver high-quality designs grounded in systems thinking, interaction design best practices and user-centered methodologies
• Create prototypes and artifacts that clarify intent and build stakeholder alignment
• Contribute to and evolve design systems for consistency and scalability
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders through strong storytelling and evidence-based rationale
• Navigate complexity with urgency, adaptability, and strong ownership

What you should have/know

• 7+ years of experience in Product Design or UX
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong product thinking and systems-level design expertise
• Expert proficiency in Figma and modern design tools
• Ability to confidently communicate, influence, and defend design decisions with data and insight

Ways of Working

• Operate with a product-wide, ecosystem mindset
• Balance creative exploration with structured problem-solving
• Lead with ownership, clarity, and accountability
• Build trust through collaboration and open communication
• Embrace AI tools and evolving ways of working to amplify design impact

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.