Remote Principal Product Designer

Summary

Join Lonely Planet as a Principal Product Designer and lead the design of our next-generation travel app, creating intuitive, engaging, and highly functional digital experiences.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product design, with a strong focus on mobile app design
• Proven experience in designing for the travel, hospitality, or lifestyle industries is highly desirable
• Mastery of design, libraries, & prototyping in Figma
• Exceptional skills in user research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping
• Experience leading large-scale design projects, from concept to delivery, within agile product operating teams
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful mobile app designs with a focus on user experience, usability, and innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Passion for travel and a deep understanding of the modern traveler's journey

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Strategy: Define and drive the design vision for Lonely Planet travel app, ensuring alignment with our brand’s legacy while pushing innovation in the digital space
• User-Centered Design: Conduct extensive user research and usability testing to understand traveler needs, behaviors, and pain points, translating insights into actionable design solutions
• Push the Boundaries of UX: Drive cutting-edge, intuitive UX design by rethinking and reimagining what a best-in-class travel experience can be. Use creativity to push the limits of human interaction design and craft experiences that feel both natural and novel to users
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the app’s design is cohesive and effectively meets business objectives
• App Design Leadership: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that deliver a seamless and delightful user experience across all app platforms (iOS and Android)
• Maintain Brand Integrity: Ensure consistency with the brand’s voice and heritage, while adapting design elements to modern user expectations in the digital travel space
• Innovation & Trends: Stay informed about the latest design trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the travel and app industries, bringing new ideas to the table
• Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and guide other designers on the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and growth

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program