PowerToFly
Principal Product Designer - Design Systems
PowerToFly, San Francisco, California, United States, 94112
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. To shape the future of travel, people must come first. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. This role is responsible for advancing the craft and adoption of Expedia’s design system, ensuring that our products are consistent, accessible, and globally scalable. You will contribute thought leadership, deliver high‑quality design solutions, and serve as a trusted partner to design, engineering, and brand teams. Working closely with system leadership, you will help bring the strategy to life by translating vision into practice, raising design standards, and mentoring others in how to design with systems at scale. Design the next generation of Expedia’s multi‑brand design system, creating a shared set of elements that are highly brand flexible. Contribute to the evolution of Expedia’s design system by creating components, tokens, and patterns that scale across brands and platforms. Ensure the system reflects accessibility, inclusivity, and localization standards, supporting diverse travelers across the globe. Champion design craft and quality by raising the bar for both visual and interaction design standards. Partner with product, engineering, brand, and marketing teams to encourage adoption and alignment. Mentor designers and advocate for systems thinking across the design organization. Bachelors degree or higher in a related field (Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, User Experience or similar) or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant academic qualifications that help grow the teams knowledge or expertise are welcomed but not required. ~12+ years of experience in product, visual, or systems design, with a portfolio that shows impact at scale. ~ Deep expertise in design systems and cross‑platform frameworks, with hands‑on experience creating and evolving component libraries. ~ Strong craft in visual and interaction design, with the ability to balance brand expression and usability. ~ Elevates design quality through detail, polish, and systems excellence. Works seamlessly across design, engineering, product, and brand functions. Champions the system’s value and helps teams integrate it into their workflows. Mentor and Influencer: Inspires designers through coaching and thought leadership. Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. Virtual (Los Angeles, CA): $224,000.00 – $313,500.00 (potential up to $358,000.00) If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award‑winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. xsgimln All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. To shape the future of travel, people must come first. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. This role is responsible for advancing the craft and adoption of Expedia’s design system, ensuring that our products are consistent, accessible, and globally scalable. You will contribute thought leadership, deliver high‑quality design solutions, and serve as a trusted partner to design, engineering, and brand teams. Working closely with system leadership, you will help bring the strategy to life by translating vision into practice, raising design standards, and mentoring others in how to design with systems at scale. Design the next generation of Expedia’s multi‑brand design system, creating a shared set of elements that are highly brand flexible. Contribute to the evolution of Expedia’s design system by creating components, tokens, and patterns that scale across brands and platforms. Ensure the system reflects accessibility, inclusivity, and localization standards, supporting diverse travelers across the globe. Champion design craft and quality by raising the bar for both visual and interaction design standards. Partner with product, engineering, brand, and marketing teams to encourage adoption and alignment. Mentor designers and advocate for systems thinking across the design organization. Bachelors degree or higher in a related field (Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, User Experience or similar) or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant academic qualifications that help grow the teams knowledge or expertise are welcomed but not required. ~12+ years of experience in product, visual, or systems design, with a portfolio that shows impact at scale. ~ Deep expertise in design systems and cross‑platform frameworks, with hands‑on experience creating and evolving component libraries. ~ Strong craft in visual and interaction design, with the ability to balance brand expression and usability. ~ Elevates design quality through detail, polish, and systems excellence. Works seamlessly across design, engineering, product, and brand functions. Champions the system’s value and helps teams integrate it into their workflows. Mentor and Influencer: Inspires designers through coaching and thought leadership. Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. Virtual (Los Angeles, CA): $224,000.00 – $313,500.00 (potential up to $358,000.00) If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award‑winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. xsgimln All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.