Principal Designer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Designer (AI): Designing and delivering innovative AI experiences to transform how travelers discover, plan, and book travel with an accent on visionary interaction models and human-centered product experiences. Focus on reducing complex technical possibilities, collaborating with data science and machine learning teams, and defining scalable AI-powered design system components.

Location: This role follows a flexible work model within the United States, with the option to work from offices, including New York. US work authorization is required.

Salary: $224,000.00–$313,500.00 USD

Company

hirify.global powers global travel with cutting-edge technology, focusing on creating accessible, fluid, and deeply personalized AI-driven travel experiences.

What you will do

• Design and deliver innovative AI experiences that transform how travelers discover, plan, and book travel.
• Develop visionary interaction models and prototypes for conversational, image, voice, and multimodal interfaces.
• Reduce complex technical possibilities to clear, human-centered, and delightful product experiences.
• Collaborate closely with data science, machine learning, and product teams to form effective user feedback loops.
• Define scalable, AI-powered design system components and patterns for consistent brand experiences.
• Coach and mentor designers, championing design for intelligent systems and responsible AI practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years designing digital product experiences (consumer or enterprise), with deep experience in scaling complex systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating the design and launch of AI, conversational, or data-driven digital products at scale.
• Proven ability to turn complex system capabilities into intuitive, elegant, and engaging user experiences.
• Advanced prototyping and interaction design skills across multiple interface modalities.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to articulate a design vision and build consensus with diverse stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
• Experience designing and shipping AI-powered consumer products (search, recommendations, personalization, conversational AI).
• Expertise in prototyping or production using advanced tools (e.g., Figma, Framer, Origami, Principle).
• Background collaborating on or integrating LLMs, generative AI, or machine learning-driven services into user-facing products.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and experience designing for global and multilingual audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Exciting travel perks, generous time-off, and parental leave.
• Flexible work model and career development resources.
• Wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
• Fosters an open culture where everyone belongs, celebrating differences and shared success.