Principal Product Designer Job at Appcues

Principal Product Designer

We’re looking to hire a principal product designer for our Experiences group. Ex...

Location

United States , San Francisco; New York; Portland

Salary:

269700.00 - 337100.00 USD / Year

Mercury

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the design industry
Enjoy leading high-complexity projects with a broad set of stakeholders
Ability to successfully leverage the right types of artifacts (presentations, prototypes, etc) and communicate at the right altitude to influence company strategy
Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to define product strategy
Ability to design whole systems, not just interface elements or static pages
Ability to rapidly prototype large scale concepts as well as smaller, more thoughtful individual interactions
Experience and interest in the entire design stack, including UI/UX, visual design, and interaction design
Kindness and humility in everyday interactions
Enjoying working with and mentoring fellow designers of all levels

Job Responsibility

Take ownership of larger, horizontal opportunities that shape the core of Mercury’s product
Partner with other designers on high-priority & complex projects to help get things across the finish line while upleveling the work
Drive design excellence and craft across Mercury
Work alongside our product teams and executive leadership to make sure we’re building things in a systematic fashion and with the utmost quality
Operate across the entire design stack, including speccing projects, designing workflows, detailed interactions & prototypes, high-fidelity visuals, and ensuring quality implementation
Contribute to Mercury’s Design System, ensuring it is both beautiful and practical
Think and act like a design architect – structuring navigation, information architecture, and how all Mercury products fit together cohesively
Translate high-craft design into scalable systems and patterns that integrate smoothly into product work
Mentor other designers on the team, leading by example to uplevel everyone’s skills

What we offer

equity (stock options)
benefits

Fulltime

Staff / Principal Product Designer

We’re looking for a seasoned designer to help build the next generation of produ...

Location

United States

Salary:

126000.00 - 224000.00 USD / Year

Ethos

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 7 years of Product Design experience (for Staff)
At least 10 years of Product Design experience (for Principal)
At least 2 years at a venture-funded, private startup required
At least 2 years in a role where you are influencing the work of others either through direct management or indirect leadership (for Principal)
The majority of your experience is in-house working on direct-to-consumer products
You’ve worked in a high-velocity, experiment-driven environment
An understanding of when to use the design process and when to shortcut it
You can clearly articulate the reasoning behind your design decisions
Demonstrated ability to measure the impact of your work and its impact on the business
A strong portfolio that demonstrates your ability to move quickly while producing high-quality work

Job Responsibility

Lead design strategy across multiple business units
Help set the vision for our overall user experience
Build new products and iterate on existing ones
Balance smaller projects with big bets that level up the overall product
Manage executive stakeholders across engineering, product, marketing, and more
Drive improvements to the product development process with cross functional partners
Mentor and lead the work of other designers (for Principal)

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer

Dealer-FX is looking for a Principal Product Designer to advance the technologie...

Location

Canada , Markham

Salary:

130000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Year

DesignX Community

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
9+ years of experience in product design or User Experience (UX)
Experience implementing visual design systems across platforms in an iterative software development environment
Portfolio highlighting multiple projects and your direct contributions
Technical mastery in design and prototyping tools (i.e. Figma)

Job Responsibility

Improve the user experience. You’ll own projects from start to finish, while leading various UX initiatives including running design sprints to define and explore user problems, content mapping, sketching, wireframing, low and high fidelity prototyping, creating visual design concepts for brainstorming and approval in a timely manner and leading stakeholder reviews
Shape product direction and strategy through Design and human-centered thinking
Propose and constantly look out for new concepts and ideas
Advocate Design’s value within our team, and the broader creative community
Solve user problems while balancing all facets of a user's experience (strategy and research, information architecture, interaction design)
Challenge the status quo, and push for better both with the design team, and cross-functional partners
Stay current on emerging trends in online consumer behaviour, technologies and design
Design flows and experiences that simplify and distill down complex actions into usable interfaces
Ship valuable and high-quality work without sacrificing speed
Collaborate with multiple teams. Designing for cross-product, cross-platform foundational features, you will be leveraging and incorporating the domain expertise of teams focused on specific workflows

What we offer

Vast opportunities for growth
Competitive compensation packages
A flexible work schedule for work-life balance
Comprehensive training and development support
Group health and dental benefits
Employee Assistance Program
3 weeks of paid vacation
Company events and team building

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer, Moneybot

We’re looking for a Principal Product Designer to help craft the customer experi...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

176700.00 - 311900.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10–15 years of experience designing digital products, including deep IC impact on end-to-end product vision
A portfolio showcasing high-craft consumer products, product, and interaction design — ideally across complex, data-rich or AI-driven products
Experience designing for conversational, assistive, or intelligent interfaces is a plus
A history of influencing senior leadership and shaping multi-quarter product direction through design
Proven ability to partner closely with engineering and product teams to bring ambitious ideas to life
A prototyping mindset — whether through design tools, code, or lightweight experiments — using demos to think, test, and communicate ideas
Strong written and verbal storytelling skills — you design not just what people see, but how they understand it

Job Responsibility

Help drive the end-to-end design of Moneybot's core experiences — from chat interactions and insights to intelligent product surfaces across Cash App
Translate complex systems (AI models, financial data, and customer intent) into clear, accessible, and emotionally resonant consumer experiences
Define the design language for proactive intelligence: how it behaves, responds, and builds trust
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and research to prototype, test, and refine new interaction models
Raise the quality bar across every pixel and motion, crafting interactions that feel alive, useful, and unmistakably Cash App
Leverage AI in your toolset in a meaningful way
Act as a cross-functional partner and thought leader, shaping the product vision with design-led strategy and systems thinking
Mentor other designers, fostering a culture of craft, clarity, and experimentation
Contribute to the evolution of Cash App's design system as it extends into conversational and generative interfaces
Influence priorities and direction across design, product, and engineering through storytelling and clear design rationale

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer

The Local Services team builds for the needs of sellers who sell their time and ...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

251600.00 - 377400.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of relevant Product design experience
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional UX craft, vision, systems design, and prototyping skills
Experience as an influential design leader who ships impactful, strategic work—including multi-year visions to iterative releases
Strong design point of view and understanding of how to balance the needs of the customer with that of the business
Excellent storytelling skills, and a 'show don't tell' approach to aligning teams around a shared vision
A strong drive to continuously learn and grow, particularly in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance workflow efficiency and optimize team processes

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and Data Scientists to shape a vision and roadmap that up-levels the quality of the product experience for our customers
Propose design and product opportunities, promote them across the organization, and own projects from concept through release
Promote design excellence through mentorship, feedback, and knowledge sharing
Maintain a principled, customer-centric approach throughout each project, using data, insights, and experience to inform decisions
Experiment with new design tools, methodologies, and approaches to improve the design process and inspire creativity
Foster a culture of experimentation and creativity, and build connections across teams and disciplines

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer, Enterprise Menus

The Menu Management team defines the core experiences that shape how restaurants...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

251600.00 - 377400.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10–12+ years of product design experience, including leadership on complex, cross-functional initiatives in SaaS or platform environments
A portfolio demonstrating systemic thinking, deep UX craft, and examples of designing or integrating AI and automation into enterprise-scale workflows
Excellent storytelling skills, with a “show, don't tell” approach to aligning stakeholders through narrative and prototypes
Proven ability to shape long-term vision while driving near-term delivery
3+ years of experience mentoring and developing other designers, with recognized influence across teams or organizations
Comfort navigating complex organizations, making informed tradeoffs, and iterating quickly toward clarity and outcomes
Curiosity and fortitude to challenge assumptions, explore new ways of working, and proactively uncover new opportunities for design

Job Responsibility

Drive vision and strategy for the end-to-end menu management experience across Square's Food & Beverage platform, with a focus on multi-location, enterprise, and franchise operations
Shape data-driven interfaces that simplify complex workflows like bulk updates, menu versioning, and hierarchical permissions
Explore and integrate AI-assisted tools that help sellers create, optimize, and maintain menus across multiple channels and locations with greater speed, accuracy, and insight
Champion the seller experience, deeply understanding the operational complexity of multi-unit restaurants, franchises, and hospitality groups
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data Science to define roadmaps, align on priorities, and deliver impactful, high-quality design
Mentor and elevate designers across levels, fostering a culture of craft excellence, learning, and feedback
Contribute to shared systems, partnering with the broader Design Systems team to evolve menu-related patterns and reusable components that scale across surfaces and seller types
Measure and communicate impact, using qualitative and quantitative data to inform priorities and validate design decisions

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer

Atlassian is looking for a Principal Product Designer to drive innovation and ex...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of product design experience
focus on complex systems, enterprise SaaS, or scalable design solutions
deep expertise in systems design thinking
excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
exceptional skill in employing storytelling and design
strong knowledge of visual design principles
experience collaborating with engineering teams
proficiency in design tools like Figma and prototyping software
excellent facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills
track record of coaching and mentoring designers

Job Responsibility

Drive systems design thinking across Atlassian Administration
maintain a high visual design bar
lead cross-functional collaboration
coach and mentor junior and mid-level designers
translate product strategies into narratives
advocate inclusivity in all design work
balance leadership and hands-on execution
use design research and data insights to inform and validate your work

What we offer

health coverage
paid volunteer days
wellness resources

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer

Join T-Mobile’s Product, Experience Design & Innovation team as a Principal Prod...

Location

United States , Bellevue; Denver; Overland Park; Frisco

Salary:

115400.00 - 208100.00 USD / Year

T-Mobile

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human-centered design, computer science, research, or related work experience in Service
7+ years of experience in user experience, digital strategy, or product management
5+ years' experience working with Figma
Demonstrated ability to lead highly technical, complex projects with cross-functional teams of strategists, designers, and engineers
Willingness to roll up sleeves and lead by example
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, presentation, data analysis, and storytelling skills
Excellent collaborator and communicator
Demonstrates a high level of executive accountability, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize resource workload to efficiently deliver results
Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment
Exceptional portfolio of work spanning multiple design projects that represent complex experiences related to Service

Job Responsibility

Drive the UX Roadmap and strategy framework through partnership with key leaders and other Principal Designers to ensure cohesive product experience across lines of businesses
Act as an evangelist for design thinking, partnering with key leaders to demonstrate how design empowers the creation of better digital products
Lead a design and user experience team in the creation of enterprise applications, design frameworks, visual libraries, and scalable interface assets
Collaborate with Engineering key leaders to understand and identify tech possibilities and constraints on LOB and company
Partner with Engineering key leaders to create new opportunities to develop tech capability that can enhance customer experience on LOB/enterprise level
Provide constructive feedback on peer user experience design reviews that’s focused on the big picture and future enterprise vision
Create high-level UX assets (workflow, customer journey map, prototype, etc.)
Solve complex customer experiences while building beautiful, usable interfaces
Collaborates with Researchers, other Principal designers and vendors to maintain consistency across the digital ecosystem and organization
Demonstrates ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

Annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Employee stock grants
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Up to 12 paid holidays
Paid parental and family leave
Family building benefits

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer

Appcues

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

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