Principal, Design
Ladders · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteArt & Creative$225k–$300k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Define and lead a long-term vision for user experience to shape the company’s strategy
- Lead strategic initiatives to reinvent core commerce experiences through design exploration
- Drive design quality by crafting impactful user experiences and building scalable design systems
- Explore and apply AI tools in design workflows to innovate working practices
- Align stakeholders across various teams to deliver complex solutions collaboratively
- Balance user needs with business goals and regulatory requirements in design execution
- Drive initiatives that increase design speed, consistency, and quality across global teams
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in strategic thinking and detailed execution of user experiences
- Proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives with measurable outcomes across multiple teams
- Strong influence skills with senior stakeholders using clear communication and storytelling
- Expertise in designing and scaling systems or end-to-end experiences in global organizations
- Solid grasp of technical concepts and their impact on design and business
- Able to navigate uncertainty and secure alignment without direct authority
- Experience collaborating across global teams in a hybrid work environment
Benefits
- Full range of medical benefits
- 401(k) eligibility with potential company contributions
- Variety of paid time off benefits, including PTO and parental leave
- Potential for target bonuses and stock units as part of compensation