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