Principal Product Designer

Rockstar

2d•$167,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Rockstar is recruiting for a pioneering company that builds a sophisticated software platform serving mechanical and aerospace engineers. The client is a dynamic, product-focused organization dedicated to creating powerful, intuitive tools that streamline complex engineering workflows. Principal Product Designer The company is seeking a Principal Product Designer to lead the design vision and execution for its software platform serving mechanical and aerospace engineers. The candidate will be responsible for creating intuitive, high-quality product experiences that balance technical complexity with usability. This role sits at the intersection of design excellence, user empathy, and system-level thinking—shaping how engineering teams interact with critical tools in their workflow.

Requirements

7+ years of professional product design experience, with at least 3 years at a senior/principal level.
Expertise in designing complex product UIs, with a portfolio that demonstrates thoughtful interaction design and visual polish.
Proven experience conducting user research and applying insights to improve workflows and usability.
Strong background in building and scaling design systems.
Comfort working in highly technical domains.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence product strategy through design leadership.

Nice To Haves

Designing technical products such as developer tools, engineering software, or tools for scientists.
Exposure to CAD, simulation, or other specialized engineering workflows.
Comfortable using AI tools to generate code/small tweaks to front end code.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design: Drive concepting, prototyping, and delivery of product experiences for mechanical and aerospace engineering use cases.
Champion user research: Partner with product and engineering to conduct interviews, usability tests, and workflow analysis to deeply understand user needs.
Build and maintain design systems: Develop scalable, accessible, and consistent design patterns that ensure high-quality UI/UX across the platform.
Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with product management, engineering, and domain experts to translate complex requirements into elegant user experiences.
Mentor and inspire: Provide leadership and guidance to other designers, helping elevate design standards across the organization.