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Principal Product Designer Local Services

Square

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Original Job Summary

About Square

Since 2009, Square has evolved from a simple payment tool to an omnichannel commerce solution provider. Square now offers integrated products that help sellers manage online and offline operations, from payments to inventory and customer engagement.

The Role

The Local Services team caters to sellers offering services by providing a complete ecosystem from inquiry to booking and payment. As a Principal Product Designer Local Services, you will work with cross-functional teams to solve complex design problems and lead projects from concept to launch.

You Will

  • Collaborate with diverse teams including design, product, engineering, and data science.
  • Lead projects from vision through shipped product with high execution standards.
  • Mentor and promote design excellence across the organization.
  • Utilize data and insights to maintain a customer-centric approach.
  • Experiment with new design tools and methods to foster creativity.

You Have

  • 12+ years of experience in product design.
  • A portfolio showcasing exceptional UX craft, vision, and prototyping skills.
  • Proven leadership in shipping impactful, strategic work.
  • Exceptional storytelling and alignment skills.
  • A drive to learn, particularly in AI and emerging technologies.

Benefits & Culture

Square focuses on building an inclusive workplace and offers comprehensive benefits including remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings, and modern family planning.

Key skills/competency

  • UX
  • Product Design
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Data-Driven
  • Prototyping
  • Creativity
  • AI Integration
  • Systems Design
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Square

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Match your experience with role requirements.
  • Research Square: Understand their culture and product evolution.
  • Showcase leadership: Emphasize project management and mentorship.
  • Prepare insights: Bring data-driven design examples to interviews.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review UX design best practices.
Practice prototyping and system design.
Study data-driven design case studies.
Gain hands-on experience with AI tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project teamwork experience.
Explain your mentorship style in design.
Share experience handling design conflicts.
Discuss adapting to new design tools.