Principal Product Designer - Search

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 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 Core Competencies 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 Design 4+ Years Leading Design Teams Expertise In Search, Discovery, Or Recommendation Systems Deep Understanding Of AI And ML Exceptional Communication And Storytelling Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Product Design AI-Powered Search Experiences Prototyping Systems Thinking Designing User Experiences Translating Technical Opportunities Mentorship Interaction Models Experience Patterns Quality Standards Soft Skills Exceptional Communication Influence Collaboration Storytelling Coaching Industry Keywords Search Experiences Discovery Systems Recommendation Systems User Trust Design Quality Tools & Technologies AI Tools Conversational Design Tools Prototyping Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor