Senior Design Engineer

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault and sell millions of high-value, record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

We’re transforming the collecting experience with technology that brings authentication, grading, and trading into the modern era. Our products are equalizing the playing field by providing tools that make complex research analytics — including pricing, scarcity reports, and historic sales data — accessible to every collector, old or new. Our engineering mission is to democratize technology while promoting innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning throughout the organization. We're seeking engineers to utilize advanced technology in agile settings, with a focus on improving the customer experience for every collector.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our team of designers who can design polished UI and write production Flutter and or React code. The ideal candidate should have a deep passion for front end development, design, craft, and be energized in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

As a mobile design engineer at Collectors, you will report to the director of design and partner with the design, product, and engineering team to bring joy and craft into our mobile experiences. 

• Partner with the design and research teams to quickly build prototypes to test concepts internally and externally.
• Establish, evolve, and maintain design foundations, systems, and patterns for the team, setting the bar for quality and consistency. 
• Collaborate with design, product, and engineering to light up craft and delight into our production mobile experiences.
• Work with and mentor feature engineers on design best practices, and help unblock designs or interactions within a specific feature.

What We’re Looking For

Above all we’re looking for someone who deeply cares about craft, polish, and delight in user experiences - and has work, whether side projects or company projects, to back it up with. 

• 3+ years of React or Flutter experience (Flutter preferred) 
• Skills and understanding of good product design (layout, padding, type, color).
• Perfectionism and obsession in the work you ship, getting every detail right.
• Experience working closely with a design and a product team.
• Someone who is energized by close collaboration, and is proactive to a fault.
• Experience building and maintaining a design system, and evangelizing the systems across teams. 
• Examples of highly polished side projects, whether shipped or simply concepted.
• Can reduce complex problems down to simple design solutions.
• A passion for collecting is a plus.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $135,549 - $220,067. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. 

Reasons To Join Us: 

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits.
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation: All full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities