Principal Product Designer
@ Shutterfly

Hybrid
$160,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About Shutterfly

At Shutterfly, we transform life’s most cherished moments into lasting memories. We believe in the extraordinary power of self-expression, which is why our suite of brands helps customers create products and capture memories that reflect their unique stories.

Role Overview - Principal Product Designer

We are looking for a seasoned Principal Product Designer to shape world-class digital experiences. As a player-coach, you will lead detailed design work and mentor fellow designers, ensuring impactful, user-centric solutions, especially across mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design Leadership: Steer design teams through ideation, research, prototyping, testing, and final implementation.
  • Design Expertise: Deliver rationale behind design decisions and articulate innovative trends.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Work with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design processes.
  • Lead by Doing: Execute complex design projects while mentoring teammates.
  • Team Culture Builder: Foster a creative, inclusive, and learning environment.
  • End-to-End Experience Design: Craft holistic product experiences with attention to mobile user journeys.
  • Prototyping and Quality: Develop high-fidelity prototypes and seek continuous design improvement.
  • Data-Informed Decision Making: Use analytics to guide user-centric design choices.
  • Compelling Storyteller: Present design ideas clearly and effectively across audiences.

What We’re Looking For

Extensive experience in product design with a strong portfolio, expertise in intuitive and engaging design, mastery in prototyping (especially with Figma), and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles including usability and accessibility. Excellent communication and storytelling skills are essential, along with a passion for Shutterfly’s mission.

Why Shutterfly?

Join a passionate, innovative team dedicated to creating products that matter. At Shutterfly, creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning are prioritized. We embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member contributes to a supportive culture.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on factors like job level, responsibilities, location, and experience. Base pay varies by location, with bonus incentives, health benefits, a 401K program, and other perks available. Detailed benefits information is available on our Benefits Page.

Location & Application Process

This position can be remote; however, candidates must reside in a state where Shutterfly is registered to do business (most US states apply). Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until the role is filled.

Key skills/competency

  • Leadership
  • Digital Design
  • User-Centric
  • Prototyping
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration
  • Mobile Design
  • Figma
  • Usability
  • Innovation

How to Get Hired at Shutterfly

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor skills and portfolio for Shutterfly.
  • Research Shutterfly: Understand mission, products, and team culture.
  • Highlight Design Excellence: Emphasize prototyping and mobile expertise.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice design problem-solving and storytelling.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Figma and prototyping tools.
Study mobile and web interface design.
Practice high-fidelity interactive prototypes.
Understand data-informed design processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging design collaboration experience.
Explain how you mentor team members.
Discuss handling design feedback effectively.
Share a time you led a design project.

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