Principal Product Designer at Rockstar. Rockstar is recruiting for a pioneering company that builds a sophisticated software platform serving mechanical and aerospace engineers. The client is a dynamic, product-focused organization dedicated to creating powerful, intuitive tools that streamline complex engineering workflows.. Principal Product Designer. The company is seeking a Principal Product Designer to lead the design vision and execution for its software platform serving mechanical and aerospace engineers. The candidate will be responsible for creating intuitive, high-quality product experiences that balance technical complexity with usability. This role sits at the intersection of design excellence, user empathy, and system-level thinking—shaping how engineering teams interact with critical tools in their workflow.. Key Responsibilities. * Lead end-to-end design: Drive concepting, prototyping, and delivery of product experiences for mechanical and aerospace engineering use cases.. * Champion user research: Partner with product and engineering to conduct interviews, usability tests, and workflow analysis to deeply understand user needs.. * Build and maintain design systems: Develop scalable, accessible, and consistent design patterns that ensure high-quality UI/UX across the platform.. * Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with product management, engineering, and domain experts to translate complex requirements into elegant user experiences.. * Mentor and inspire: Provide leadership and guidance to other designers, helping elevate design standards across the organization.. Required Qualifications. * 7+ years of professional product design experience, with at least 3 years at a senior/principal level.. * Expertise in designing complex product UIs, with a portfolio that demonstrates thoughtful interaction design and visual polish.. * Proven experience conducting user research and applying insights to improve workflows and usability.. * Strong background in building and scaling design systems.. * Comfort working in highly technical domains.. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence product strategy through design leadership.. Preferred Qualifications. * Designing technical products such as developer tools, engineering software, or tools for scientists.. * Exposure to CAD, simulation, or other specialized engineering workflows.. * Comfortable using AI tools to generate code/small tweaks to front end code.. Compensation. $167,000 - $240,000 a year. Benefits. The company offers highly competitive benefits, including:. Health and Family. * Medical/Dental/Vision. * Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid. * Life Insurance. * Flexible Work Hours. * Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays. Financial. * Competitive Compensation. * 401k. * Company Stock Options. * Home Office Setup Budget. Learning. * Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions. * Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees). Company Location: United States.
Principal Product Designer at Rockstar