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Full-Time

Product Designer

Posted on 6/12/2024

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

51-200 employees

Largest travel platform for reviews and bookings

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$125k - $145kAnnually

+ Performance Bonuses + Equity Plan

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
Branding/Brand Strategy
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • 3 to 6 years experience designing at consumer-focused brands or agencies
  • Passion for design systems and data-informed product design
  • Experience designing for iOS and Android platforms
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Portfolio showcasing contribution to digital products
Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and researchers to translate user goals into elegant design solutions
  • Help maintain and operationalize the design system
  • Manage multiple projects across the product lifecycle
  • Ensure designs deliver core brand strategy and vision
  • Collaborate on user research sessions
  • Balance big thinking and timely execution
  • Advocate for best user experience based on data and research
  • Contribute to team culture and suggest improvements

Tripadvisor is the largest travel platform in the world, designed to help travelers research and plan their trips. It collects millions of reviews and opinions from travelers about various services such as hotels, restaurants, activities, airlines, and cruises. Users can access this information to make informed decisions about their travel plans. Tripadvisor operates mainly through advertising revenue, offering businesses in the travel industry the opportunity to advertise and enhance their listings on the platform. Additionally, it earns money through affiliate commissions when users book travel services through its links. What sets Tripadvisor apart from its competitors is its vast database of user-generated content, which provides authentic insights and recommendations. The goal of Tripadvisor is to empower travelers with the information they need to create memorable travel experiences.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$325M

Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $500M Term Loan B Facility secures Tripadvisor's financial stability, enabling further growth and innovation.
  • Potential acquisition and privatization could lead to strategic realignments and increased investment in the platform.
  • The formation of a special committee to evaluate potential transactions indicates proactive governance and potential for shareholder value maximization.

What critics are saying

  • The potential acquisition and privatization process could create uncertainty and instability for employees.
  • Dependence on advertising revenue makes Tripadvisor vulnerable to market fluctuations and economic downturns.

What makes TripAdvisor unique

  • Tripadvisor's extensive database of millions of reviews and opinions from a global community provides unparalleled insights for travelers, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The significant voting interest held by Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings allows for strategic influence and stability in decision-making, unlike other travel platforms with more fragmented ownership.
  • Tripadvisor's dual revenue streams from advertising and affiliate commissions offer a diversified income model, reducing dependency on a single revenue source.
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