Full-Time

UX Designer

Mobile Apps

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CarGurus

CarGurus

1,001-5,000 employees

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Boston, MA, USA

Flexible hybrid model; specific number of in-office days not mentioned.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Interaction Design
Agile
UI/UX Design
Figma
Animation
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of UX/product design experience with a strong focus on mobile app design (iOS and/or Android), proficiency with tools like Figma and comfort working in agile, cross-functional teams
  • A solid understanding of mobile UX/UI best practices, trends, and platform guidelines
  • Demonstrated experience with interaction and motion design, including the thoughtful use of animation to guide, inform, and delight users on mobile platforms
  • Familiarity with user-centered design, including usability testing, rapid prototyping, and evidence-based iteration
  • Experience using data and analytics to inform design decisions, and a desire to improve designs based on what users actually do
  • Strong communication skills - you can explain your design thinking clearly to designers, engineers, and product leaders
  • A growth mindset and a passion for continuous learning, including experimentation with AI-powered design tools and emerging UX methods
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently while upholding high design standards in a fast-paced, context-switching environment
  • Familiarity with accessibility principles and a commitment to creating inclusive user experiences
Responsibilities
  • Design intuitive and effective mobile experiences for iOS and Android platforms, contributing to both feature work and longer-term UX strategy for the mobile app
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and researchers to understand user needs, define problems, and explore a range of solutions through wireframes, flows, and prototypes
  • Apply user research insights, behavioral data, and A/B test results to iterate and improve designs
  • Participate in discovery efforts, helping identify the right problems to solve and how to validate proposed ideas
  • Use tools like Figma to create production-ready designs, with a strong emphasis on visual polish and attention to detail
  • Design and communicate micro interactions, transitions, and motion design to enhance mobile UX and create a more fluid and engaging user experience, using best practices for mobile animation and interaction design
  • Rapidly prototype experiences using design tools, AI-enhanced workflows, or light front-end technologies to convey interaction intent and support iterative testing
  • Move quickly and confidently through the design process, adapting to fast-changing priorities while maintaining a user-first approach
  • Support and contribute to the CarGurus design system, helping ensure consistency across the mobile app experience
  • Consider accessibility and inclusive design principles in all of your work
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with React Native and an understanding of how it influences mobile UX implementation is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with prototyping tools and techniques - including AI-enhanced design workflows and light coding - to communicate design intent and support usability validation

CarGurus is an online platform that connects buyers and sellers of new and used cars, primarily in the United States, but also in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Users can search for vehicles, compare prices, and read reviews on the site. CarGurus employs advanced algorithms to rank car listings based on price, dealer reputation, and vehicle history, which helps users find the best deals. This focus on data transparency and user-friendly design distinguishes CarGurus from traditional car buying methods and competitors like AutoTrader and Cars.com. The company generates revenue by charging dealerships subscription fees to list their inventory, offering advertising services for more prominent listings, and providing additional services such as financing options and vehicle history reports. CarGurus aims to simplify the car buying and selling process while ensuring users have access to reliable information.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Digital Deal tool adoption increased 150% among U.S. dealers, boosting online transactions.
  • Expansion of Digital Deal to Canada could increase market share internationally.
  • Collaboration with Drew Brees may enhance brand visibility and engagement.

What critics are saying

  • CFO Elisa Palazzo's departure in March 2025 may affect financial strategy.
  • Increased competition from digital platforms investing in similar technologies.
  • Focus on affordability may pressure pricing strategies and offerings.

What makes CarGurus unique

  • CarGurus uses proprietary algorithms for pricing analysis, enhancing deal transparency.
  • The platform offers a user-friendly interface for comparing car prices and dealer reviews.
  • CarGurus provides value-added services like financing options and vehicle history reports.

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Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Meal Benefits

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