Principal Product Designer

Zillow

111d • $173,300 - $276,800

About The Position

As a Principal Product Designer on the MoverXP team, you will play a strategic role in shaping Zillow’s most critical customer experiences. Your design leadership will directly impact how customers interact with Zillow throughout their moving journey. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate across disciplines, and champion accessible, innovative solutions that support customers before, during, and after their move. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference for millions and help define the future of home shopping and moving at Zillow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a product designer, user experience designer, design lead, or similar role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft and impactful design work.
• Proven ability to connect design strategy to business outcomes, especially in customer engagement and retention.
• Skilled at leading projects across the full product lifecycle, from problem framing to iterative delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive impactful results across teams.
• Experience mentoring and providing feedback to other designers.
• Systems thinker with experience designing across multiple platforms and surfaces.
• Clear, empathetic communicator with cross-functional partners and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy to create cohesive, engaging experiences across all customer touchpoints.
• Drive initiatives that deliver intuitive and accessible solutions for Zillow’s diverse user base.
• Collaborate with design, product, engineering, and marketing leaders to align vision and execution.
• Clarify ambiguity by setting direction and advocating for customer-first experiences through design artifacts and storytelling.
• Champion accessibility, scalability, and inclusivity in all design decisions and systems.
• Explore and implement innovative approaches using AI and the latest design technologies.
• Mentor and guide other designers by sharing best practices and providing feedback.
• Orchestrate design across multiple platforms, including mobile apps and web.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages.
• Parental leave and family benefits.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees