Principal Designer, Content Discovery

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating and distributing world-class content across film, television, and streaming, and bringing it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. They own and operate leading entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. The Media Group at NBCU supports these consumer-first brands, fostering collaboration and innovation to offer the best consumer experience. Peacock Viewing Product Design is seeking a Principal Product Designer to lead the evolution of their Content Discovery experience. This role requires an expert understanding of UX strategy, systems thinking, and design excellence, focusing on solving complex problems, aligning design with product goals, and crafting seamless, elegant, and highly usable experiences. The ideal candidate demonstrates independent ownership, attention to detail, cross-functional influence, and a deep commitment to high-quality design and shaping the product and design culture. The Product Design team is dedicated to shaping the future of content discovery through bold experimentation, including generative AI, next-gen mobile experiences, and personalized interfaces, aiming to revolutionize how people find and connect with content, elevate exceptional design, and foster brand love.

Requirements

Degree in design, computer science, human factors, or equivalent work experience
Design professional with 10 or more years of relevant work experience
Proven experience as a design leader with the ability to direct others through the creative process
Ability to clearly communicate design solutions to stakeholders.
Understanding of interaction design principles
Proven proficiency in Figma, Adobe Suite, Microsoft 365, and Jira.
Has experience in and knowledge of UX/prototyping development and motion graphics best practices.
Excellent collaborative skills with critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
Strong portfolio of solid web, mobile, and multimedia required
Deep knowledge of cross-platform usability standards and UI specifications.
Understanding of platforms such as Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, Apple TV, X1, etc.
Experience designing for accessibility and international audiences.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design for complex content discovery initiatives (e.g., AI Search, Bento-powered metadata experiences, mobile discovery evolution).
Translate loose or ambiguous problem spaces into clear frameworks, hypotheses, and design directions.
Deliver production-ready UX designs in alignment with overarching business and UX goals for both domestic and international audiences.
Identify actionable insights and ensure they align with the long-term design and product strategy.
Drive alignment among stakeholders and leadership on research insights and design decisions.
Rapidly drive progress of existing work (experience designs, UX guides, information architecture, visual designs) to project completion.
Partner closely with PM, Engineering, Data, and Research to define requirements, scope, dependencies, and success criteria.
Collaborate with larger UX team in ideation and concept explorations throughout project lifecycles, facilitating and driving UX solutions, discussions, and planning while maintaining project oversight until project completion.
Maintain a critical eye and an obsessive attention to detail.
Lead others. Grow talent. Provide creative direction and mentorship to designers and define patterns and practices for the team and the product.
Share findings with fellow designers and present them visually. Ensure designs align with long-term design and product strategy.