Lead Product Designer, Ads & Monetization

Shape the future of monetization on Upwork by designing experiences that power how we grow and evolve our advertising ecosystem, from surfacing the right work and talent at the right moment, to helping businesses connect with the best-fit freelancers through promoted listings, sponsored placements, and emerging ad formats. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence the core revenue engine of a two-sided marketplace, working at the intersection of discovery, search, and performance-based design. You will lead end-to-end experiences that connect value to visibility and collaborate deeply with cross-functional partners to unlock new monetization pathways. Reimagining how Upwork monetizes its platform to make a lasting impact on how independent work thrives. Lead the design strategy and execution across the Ads & Monetization space, delivering high-quality product experiences that balance business goals with user value.