Director of Product Design, Search
Expedia Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $224,000 - $313,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the vision, strategy, and design direction for Expedia’s AI-powered Search experience
- Define how travelers express their wants and how results are curated
- Partner with senior leaders to shape long-term search strategy
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing design team
- Scale design standards across surfaces and brands
- Foster a strong design culture grounded in clarity, critique, and curiosity
- Collaborate across Expedia Group to align with broader AI strategy
- Represent the traveler in strategic forums and influence decisions
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in product design
- At least 4 years leading design teams at scale
- Expertise in search, discovery, or recommendation systems
- Deep understanding of AI and ML shaping relevance, ranking, and explainability
- Proven track record of designing experiences that simplify complex information
- Skilled in translating ambiguous technical opportunities into clear product experiences
- Adept at building, scaling, and coaching design teams that deliver at craft and strategic levels
- Exceptional communicator through strong storytelling and influence
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness & travel reimbursement
- Travel discounts
- International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product designsearch systemsdiscovery systemsrecommendation systemsAIMLdesign standardsuser experience designinformation architecturestorytelling
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringinspirationcollaborationcommunicationinfluencecritiquecuriositystrategic thinkingteam building