Principal Product Designer (Remote)

OPENLANE•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$160,000 - CA$190,000•Remote

About The Position

OPENLANE is a technology, data, and innovation company building a digital marketplace for wholesale used vehicles. The Principal Product Designer will serve as a strategic leader on the product team, addressing complex enterprise problems and shaping the future direction of the user experience. The role focuses on product strategy and architectural design excellence, leading end-to-end design initiatives, mentoring designers, and partnering with executive stakeholders, product managers, and engineers to align design vision with long-term business goals. The position is remote. The designer will own the user experience for a product area from concept through launch, conduct research as needed, create design artifacts that build consensus, collaborate with engineers on implementation quality, contribute to the design system, and champion a user-centric design culture. The role reports to the Director of Product Design and works regularly with product managers, engineers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience as a Product Designer, with proven experience in senior or principal leadership roles.
A strong portfolio demonstrating the product design process and ability to solve complex problems across varied device types and surfaces.
Expertise in design and prototyping tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong bias for action and self-direction, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for B2B or enterprise applications.
Prior experience contributing to or managing design systems.
Familiarity with wholesale or automotive marketplaces.

Responsibilities

Own the user experience for a specific product area from concept to launch.
Conduct user research as needed, including interviews and usability testing, to inform designs.
Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to build consensus.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs are implemented to a high standard.
Contribute to and evolve the design system to support consistency and efficiency.
Champion a user-centric design culture within the organization.
Lead high-impact design initiatives, define design strategy, and set standards across multiple product areas.
Mentor designers through coaching and constructive feedback.
Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align user needs and business goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and FSA options in the US.
Immediately vested 401(k) in the US or RRSP in Canada, with company match.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
Paid maternity and paternity leave in the US.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D in the US.
Robust Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs.
Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across a publicly traded global organization.
Internal promotion opportunities, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement.