Design Principal

New York
Permanent / Full-Time
Design

Lead transformative digital experiences that blend human-centered design with cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems.

About the company

They are an independent digital product studio with a two-decade history of creating breakthrough experiences for global brands. Their approach combines design excellence, technical innovation, and strategic thinking to build digital products that make a meaningful impact. With studios across multiple continents, they've cultivated a collaborative culture that values craft, authenticity, and user-centered design. Their multidisciplinary teams partner with organizations ranging from startups to established enterprises, helping them navigate complex challenges and create experiences that resonate with their users. As a certified B Corp, they're committed to ethical business practices that prioritize people and the planet alongside profit.

About the role

You'll provide vision and leadership across complex digital product engagements, shaping how users interact with transformative experiences. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll guide the design process from discovery through delivery, ensuring solutions address genuine human needs while delivering business value. Your responsibilities include leading client workshops, mentoring design teams, establishing design systems, and advocating for user-centered approaches across the organization. This position requires balancing creative excellence with strategic thinking to develop digital products that are both beautiful and functional, while cultivating relationships with clients and partners to drive long-term impact.

About your background and skills

Extensive experience leading digital product design with a portfolio demonstrating impactful, user-centered solutions. Deep expertise across the product design lifecycle from research and strategy through to implementation. Strong leadership abilities with proven success guiding multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior designers. Outstanding communication skills for articulating design decisions and presenting concepts to diverse stakeholders. Experience fostering collaborative relationships with clients and translating business goals into design solutions. Understanding of technical constraints and opportunities within digital product development. Strategic thinking balanced with hands-on design capabilities when needed. Commitment to ethical design practices that prioritize user needs and wellbeing. Passion for creating digital experiences that make a positive difference in people's lives. Comfort working in agile environments with evolving requirements and competing priorities.