Principal Product Designer
Intuit
Principal Product Designer
Company Overview
Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.
Job Overview
Intuit is a global technology platform that helps consumers and small businesses overcome their most important financial challenges. Serving more than 100 million customers worldwide with TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.
The PDX Core Design team at Intuit is at the heart of empowering our global product teams to build world-class experiences. We focus on creating and scaling foundational design systems, tools, and processes that drive consistency, efficiency, and innovation across our diverse product ecosystem. We are a team of passionate designers, researchers, and technologists who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in product development.
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced Principal Design Technologist to join our PDX Core Design team. This is one of the highest individual contributor (IC) roles within our design organization, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of product development at Intuit. You will be a strategic leader, driving design vision and execution for critical initiatives that impact our entire product portfolio. You will be a master storyteller, a skilled prototyper, and a deep thinker who can bridge the gap between design and technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in elevating the design capabilities of our teams and ensuring a cohesive and delightful experience for our customers.
Responsibilities
Strategic Design Leadership:
- Define and drive the design vision for key PDX initiatives, aligning with Intuit's overall strategy and business goals.
- Identify and advocate for design opportunities that enhance our product development experience.
- Establish and maintain design principles and standards that promote consistency and excellence.
Design Execution & Innovation:
- Lead the design of complex, cross-functional projects, from concept to
- Create high-fidelity prototypes and design specifications that effectively communicate design intent.
- Explore and implement innovative design solutions that leverage emerging
- Advance our design systems to be future forward, and efficient.
Technology & Collaboration:
- Develop a deep understanding of Intuit's technology stack and its impact on design decisions.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to design teams and vice
- Understand and contribute to the architectural vision of the
Storytelling & Communication:
- Articulate design concepts and rationale through compelling presentations and narratives.
- Influence and inspire cross-functional teams and leadership through effective
- Facilitate design workshops and critiques to drive alignment and gather
Mentorship & Influence:
- Mentor and guide staff and senior designers, fostering their professional
- Establish yourself as a thought leader within the design community, both internally and externally.
- Drive adoption of best practices, and new design
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in product design, preferably in a large-scale technology
- Proven track record of leading and delivering impactful design solutions for complex products and platforms.
- Expertise in design systems, interaction design, and visual
- Strong understanding of front-end development and emerging
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, ).
- Experience working in an agile development
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate business goals into design
- A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and a mastery of craft.
- Experience leading design efforts in a platform or core design environment is a
- Experience with code, or the ability to communicate fluently with engineers is highly