Design Principal at ustwo

At ustwo, we specialize in designing and building digital products, services, and immersive experiences that resonate with people while driving meaningful business growth. We are a global studio dedicated to making a positive, measurable impact on everyday life, and we frequently partner with our clients to enhance their internal digital culture and capabilities. Our work spans the entire product lifecycle, from initial visioning and discovery to the launch of transformative solutions. We are currently looking for a Design Principal to join our team in our Brooklyn studio.

Key outcomes

• Drive project vision and align teams toward strategic goals to ensure successful client outcomes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full breadth of our portfolio, utilizing Agile principles to navigate complex problem-solving.
• Execute research initiatives that prioritize user-centered design, balancing end-user empathy with core business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation and timeline management, while maintaining high standards of visual finesse and brand expression.
• Foster a thriving design community by nurturing talent, facilitating recruitment, and acting as a mentor to support individual career growth.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities through compelling storytelling and clear, persuasive communication.
• Serve as a key voice for the design community and act as a point of escalation for project or interpersonal challenges.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in design leadership, including a proven track record of delivering impactful work and fostering design culture.
• Strong proficiency in design strategy, user-centered design, and storytelling.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams including developers and product managers.
• Confidence in managing senior stakeholders and navigating complex commercial decisions.
• Expertise in adapting to fast-moving environments and making rapid, informed decisions under pressure.
• Fluency in English.
• Commitment to building an inclusive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.

Compensation

The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $170,000 to $205,000, depending on your experience, market knowledge, and skillset. In addition to base pay, we offer a profit-sharing scheme where the studio shares a portion of operating profits with all employees.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k plan with company matching.
• Paid time off.
• Hybrid work arrangements.
• Wellness programs and memberships.
• Professional development budget.
• Maternity and paternity leave.

How to apply

If you are passionate about this role, we invite you to apply even if your background does not perfectly match every requirement listed. Please submit your application along with a link to your online portfolio and examples of released products or experiences you have contributed to. We look forward to reviewing your work.