Principal Product Designer (Loyalty)

TL;DR

Principal Product Designer (Loyalty): Designing and scaling loyalty experiences for Expedia brands with an accent on reward systems and long-term traveler engagement. Focus on solving complex product challenges, building a scalable design system, and translating user research into high-impact UX solutions.

Location: Must be based in one of the following US cities: New York, Dallas, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, or Seattle.

Salary: $208,000 – $338,500 (depending on location)

Company

hirify.global powers global travel for everyone through a family of brands including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo.

What you will do

• Tackle complex product challenges to create rewarding customer experiences for millions of travelers.
• Shape the experience strategy and roadmap, balancing immediate needs with long-term vision.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and User Research to identify opportunities and derive actionable insights.
• Lead the creation of project artifacts for large projects and contribute to the growth of the global design system.
• Mentor other designers and champion simple, elegant, and inclusive user interactions.
• Partner with developers to implement designs within technical constraints and ensure scalability.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in product design.
• Must be based in the USA (New York, Dallas, Chicago, Austin, LA, San Jose, SF, or Seattle).
• Experience designing for native platforms (iOS, Android) and responsive web.
• Proven ability to present design strategy to executive leadership and secure buy-in.
• Proficiency in facilitation, information architecture, and leading design thinking workshops.
• A portfolio demonstrating innovative, user-centered designs for complex, global organizations.

Nice to have

• Experience with accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA standards).
• Experience mentoring junior designers and contributing to team growth.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness and travel reimbursements, travel discounts, and IATAN membership.
• Flexible work model and generous paid time off.
• Parental leave and career development resources.