Principal Product Designer

Welcome to Yahoo! We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Product Designer to join our team and help drive the design strategy for our products. As a Principal Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative and user-centric designs that will enhance the overall user experience for millions of Yahoo! users. Our ideal candidate is not only a talented designer, but also a strategic thinker and a strong leader who can inspire and mentor a team of designers. If you are passionate about creating beautiful and intuitive designs, have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, we would love to hear from you.

1. Develop and drive the overall design strategy for Yahoo! products, taking into consideration user needs, business goals, and industry trends.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and researchers to understand project requirements and deliver designs that meet user and business objectives.
3. Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and support to help them grow and develop their skills.
4. Use your expertise in user-centered design principles to create intuitive and visually appealing designs that enhance the user experience.
5. Conduct user research and gather feedback to inform design decisions and iterate on designs.
6. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in product design, and share your knowledge and insights with the team.
7. Work closely with stakeholders to understand project goals and requirements, and effectively communicate design decisions to gain buy-in and support.
8. Collaborate with the design team to establish and maintain consistent design standards and guidelines across all Yahoo! products.
9. Proactively identify and solve design problems, and make recommendations for improvements.
10. Advocate for the user, and ensure that all designs are user-centric and aligned with user needs and preferences.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Product Designer is between $130,000 to $200,000 per year. This can vary depending on factors such as location, industry, company size, and job experience.

Yahoo! is an American web services provider headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and owned by Verizon Media. The original Yahoo! company was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and was incorporated on March 2, 1995. Yahoo was one of the pioneers of the early Internet era in the 1990s.