Full-Time
Senior Product Designer
Posted on 9/25/2025
Carsales
501-1,000 employees
Global digital vehicle marketplaces and ads
No salary listed
Melbourne VIC, Australia
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- Expert-level research capability — across market, quantitative and qualitative methods — with a knack for turning complex data into actionable insights
- Clear, persuasive communication — you can translate ideas into compelling concepts and inspire investment
- Team-first mindset that reflects our values: we change the game, we own it, we step in, we stay curious, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously
- Design leadership — you guide the development of new solutions that enhance our products at every stage of the user journey
- User understanding — you identify problems, uncover pain points, and create thoughtful interfaces that balance business goals and user needs
- Collaborative strength — you bring diverse teams together to solve tough challenges and craft simple, elegant design solutions
- Lead research into emerging business opportunities and adjacent markets
- Share your expertise by presenting design concepts to partners and teams across the business
- Develop seamless product experiences through user-centred design practices — turning complexity into clarity
- Pitch new ideas to the leadership team for funding and support, and help stand up new teams to bring concepts to life
- Collaborate with product development and other teams to shape scope, set delivery expectations, and uphold quality standards
- Partner with cross-functional leads — strategists, technical experts, and developers — to recommend the best path forward
CAR Group operates digital marketplaces for vehicles with wholly owned platforms in Australia (carsales), South Korea (Encar), the United States (Trader Interactive) and Chile (chileautos), plus a majority stake in Webmotors in Brazil. It combines technology, data, and advertising solutions to connect buyers and sellers, making the car buying and selling process easier. The company also invests in expanding its global reach and product offerings, aiming to become the #1 digital marketplace for vehicles worldwide. Unlike single-market competitors, CAR Group uses a diversified portfolio of brands and owned marketplaces across multiple regions to provide integrated listings, ads, and data-driven insights.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Founded
1997
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-powered AutoGate enhances dealer operations and customer engagement.
- Ben Tyers leads consumer-first content across carsales, bikesales, trucksales.
- Multicultural influencers boost carsales' reach in diverse Australian audiences.
What critics are saying
- ChatGPT app cannibalizes direct traffic, eroding first-party data in 12-24 months.
- Encar loses South Korean share to Coupang's mobile platform in 12-18 months.
- Trader Interactive stalls from US inventory normalization in 6-12 months.
What makes Carsales unique
- CAR Group operates wholly owned marketplaces in Australia, South Korea, US, and Chile.
- Majority stake in Webmotors positions CAR Group in Brazil's vehicle market.
- AI tools like ChatGPT app and AutoGate streamline dealer workflows globally.
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Company News
Carsales enters the chat with app for ChatGPT. Carsales, the Australia-based auto marketplace, has launched an app inside ChatGPT, joining a growing group of global classified sites that have moved to embed their listings directly into conversational AI tools, including auto site DoneDeal in Irel...
CAR Group Limited acquired 70.45% stake in Marchetti e Marchetti Tecnologia LTDA. for AUD 19.4 million on July 1, 2025. A cash consideration of AUD 19.4 million will be paid by CAR Group Limited. As...
Carsales has introduced a suite of new AI-driven features aimed at streamlining dealer operations and enhancing customer engagement through its AutoGate platform.
NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York Global investment firm Marbanc International has entered into a 30-day exclusive due diligence period to acquire automotive research platform Cars.net. Cars.net was launched in 2021 and helps consumers obtain the best prices for new vehicles whilst simultaneously introducing qualified buyers to automotive dealerships across the United States. The proposed acquisition includes the software, database, intellectual property and coveted Cars.net domain name. Marbanc International plans to expand Cars.net globally via joint venture partners in the automotive industry, with a focus in United States, United Kingdom and Australia. The group has already forged relationships with experienced automotive industry professionals who have expressed interest in formalizing commercial arrangements with Cars.net. Industry giant Cars.com, the NYSE-listed automotive company, is widely recognized as owning the world’s most valuable domain name (Cars.com) which in 2016 was valued at US$872 million according to regulatory filings
Carsales has appointed Ben Tyers as its new head of content, as the automotive marketplace shifts its content strategy to focus on consumer-first content and broadening its reach to meet diverse audience needs.