About this role
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)