Principal Product Designer – Search

Expedia Group

Principal Product Designer leading search experience design for Expedia Group. Shaping AI-driven travel discovery through high-fidelity design and systems thinking.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSeattle • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $224,000 - $313,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design with a focus on AI-powered search experiences, leading design teams, and translating complex technical opportunities into user-friendly product experiences. Strong ability to influence design quality and mentor teams while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Of Experience In Product Design4+ Years Leading Design TeamsExpertise In Search, Discovery, Or Recommendation SystemsDeep Understanding Of AI And MLExceptional Communication And Storytelling Skills

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Hard Skills

Product DesignAI-Powered Search ExperiencesPrototypingSystems ThinkingDesigning User ExperiencesTranslating Technical OpportunitiesMentorshipInteraction ModelsExperience PatternsQuality Standards

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluenceCollaborationStorytellingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsConversational Design ToolsPrototyping Tools

Industry Keywords

Search ExperiencesDiscovery SystemsRecommendation SystemsUser TrustDesign Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead the design direction for Expedia Group’s AI-powered Search experiences
drive outcomes from concept through execution while orchestrating the work across interconnected search initiatives
Define how travelers express intent, explore options, and understand results
Work hands-on with high-fidelity design, prototyping, and systems thinking
Partner closely with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, Research, and Data Science
Establish and scale experience patterns, interaction models, and quality standards across brands and platforms
Influence and elevate design quality through critique, mentorship, and shared standards
Collaborate across Expedia Group to align Search experiences with the company’s broader AI strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 how AI and ML shape relevance, ranking, and explainability
Proven track record of designing experiences that simplify complex information and build trust with users
Skilled in translating ambiguous technical opportunities into clear, inspiring product experiences
Adept at building, scaling, and coaching design teams
An exceptional communicator who can bring stakeholders along through strong storytelling and influence
Deep understanding of AI and conversational design tools and methods

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/dental/vision
paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
wellness & travel reimbursement
travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership