Principal Product Designer
Aquent - San Bruno, CA, United States
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Overview
A leading US retailer seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Product Designer to join the team on a full-time basis. In this role, you’ll be responsible for shaping the vision for exceptional customer experiences while fostering a collaborative environment for cross-functional teams. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS/WEEK IN SAN BRUNO, CA
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design strategy for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
- Champion inclusive and user-centered design through all phases of the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with design research to leverage user insights and inform design decisions.
- Facilitate design thinking workshops and effectively guide cross-functional teams through the design process.
- Craft compelling narratives and present design solutions with clarity and confidence to stakeholders at all levels.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define a shared roadmap that balances business and technical considerations.
- Design high-fidelity experiences that are both beautiful and accessible to a broad range of users.
- Collaborate with the design system team to create and maintain scalable design components.
- Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with design trends across industries.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Possesses a strong design aesthetic that aligns with our brand identity and prioritizes inclusivity.
- Has a proven track record of successfully redesigning the navigation and information architecture of mobile apps used by millions.
- Deep experience designing navigation for e-commerce websites and mobile apps used by millions.
- Demonstrates a strategic mindset and excels at simplifying complexity through systems thinking.
- Thrives in dynamic environments, adapts to shifting priorities, and delivers high-quality work within deadlines.
- Has extensive experience facilitating design thinking workshops and fostering collaboration.
- Is comfortable navigating ambiguity, motivating teams, and leading by example.
- Enjoys coaching and mentoring junior designers, fostering a positive team culture.
- Is a self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications
- Willing to work onsite 5 days/week in San Bruno, CA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Architecture, Digital Design, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in product design leadership roles.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing elegant and user-centric design solutions. Must have significant mobile app IA experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on empathy and inclusivity.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the customer experience for a leading retailer. Collaborative and supportive work environment.
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