Principal Product Designer - Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI Design)

$167,700 - $235,700/Yr

Outscal Technologies - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

About the position

The Principal Product Designer at Outscal Technologies will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the company through exceptional design leadership and organizational impact. This position focuses on driving the development of innovative, user-centric products while setting industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Commerce & Growth features, contributing to the company's design culture and long-term business success.

Responsibilities

• Drive organizational progress as a trusted influencer among Design, Product, and Tech leadership.
• Set industry standards in interface design, constantly raising the bar and contributing to tools and techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise in guiding projects on design and product strategy, including competitive analysis and product vision articulation.
• Lead a large domain, fostering meaningful relationships across functions and codifying best practices.
• Orchestrate shipping strategy for complex projects, ensuring efficiency in design workflows.
• Inspire and elevate designers in interaction design and prototype use, contributing to design systems with technical and business leadership.
• Expertly present to large audiences, focusing on platform design and brand expression.
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative research to affect company strategy, guiding landscape analysis and user testing.
• Build and document value-driven behaviors, promoting a healthy, value-driven culture.
• Deliver clarity in complex project descriptions and design critiques, keeping teams informed and seeking feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
• 10+ years of focused practice in product design or a related field.
• Proven experience as a design leader with a track record of driving organizational progress.
• Expertise in design fundamentals, content strategy, and interaction design.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on delivery, collaboration, and inclusivity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advocate for design at various levels.
• Mastery in research, strategy impact, and fostering a culture of inquiry.
• Visionary thinking with the ability to define and communicate a cohesive vision for the product experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven experience in a senior design leadership role influencing product strategy and driving organizational impact.
• Experience in Commerce & Growth features and experiences.

Benefits

• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits