Principal Product Designer

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Product Designer (IC6) at IC Level 06 to lead design strategy and experience architecture for Yahoo Everywhere. You will operate alongside Business Development leadership, serving as the final design decision-maker for all external partner integrations.

Your Impact

• Strategic Concept & Pitch Leadership: Lead blue-sky concept development for unannounced surfaces (ambient displays, automotive, wearables), creating visual directions that inspire partners and align executive stakeholders.
• Design Decision Authority & Identity Governance: Serve as the final sign-off authority for Yahoo's visual identity across partner surfaces. Ensure brand presence survives complex commercial negotiations while maintaining direct user engagement models.
• Commercial Deal Shaping: Represent Design in partner deal rooms alongside Business Development and Product Management. Influence contract terms, surface allocation, and integration scope during drafting phases.
• AI-Augmented Prototyping & Velocity: Integrate AI-driven workflow engines (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) with Figma to rapidly construct high-fidelity interactive prototypes, accelerating concept iteration cycles.
• Systemic Playbook Architecture: Architect integration playbooks for OEM and carrier deals. Define flexible design rules allowing brand assets to adapt seamlessly to third-party languages while automating white-label adaptations via AI-assisted component generation.

You'll Need

• 10+ Years Experience: Documented track record shaping product strategy and shipping complex digital experiences across web, mobile, and emerging devices (OEMs, automotive, wearables).
• Decision Maker Status: Proven experience as the final design decision-maker with a portfolio showcasing strategic vision and systems leadership.
• Ambient & Third-Party Expertise: Deep experience designing for restricted surfaces like embedded systems or white-label products.
• AI Proficiency: Active use of AI-assisted tools (Claude Code, Cursor) to accelerate prototyping and system scaling within professional workflows.
• Executive Presence: Proven ability to present to external executives, negotiate brand positioning in commercial deal rooms, and lead negotiations against business constraints.