Principal Product Designer, Commerce

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Designer with a passion for commerce and a track record of creating exceptional user experiences. As a Principal Designer, you will work across all products and collaborate closely with business owners to shape the future of our commerce offerings. You will be responsible for designing and leading the execution of high-quality, user-centered design solutions that meet business goals and user needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business owners to understand business objectives, identify opportunities, and create effective design solutions that drive business results

• Lead the design of end-to-end user experiences for commerce products, including research, ideation, prototyping, and validation

• Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and content strategists, to ensure designs are executed effectively and to the highest standards

• Partner closely with product and engineering teams to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what's possible

• Champion user-centered design principles and ensure designs are grounded in user insights and data

• Mentor and provide guidance to other designers on the team

• Influence stakeholders and build strong relationships across the organization

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in user experience design, with a focus on commerce

• A portfolio of work that demonstrates your expertise in designing successful commerce experiences

• A deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Experience leading design projects and teams, and a passion for mentoring and coaching other designers

• A track record of delivering high-quality, innovative design solutions that meet business goals and user needs

• A solid understanding of e-commerce best practices, trends, and technologies

• Proficiency with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite

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