Principal Product Designer
1 day ago
Barcelona
ppWe are looking for a bstrong design leader /b to spearhead a coherent, cross‑platform experience across Real Estate, bringing it to the next level and ensuring tight alignment across bbrand, product, and design /b. This role will be instrumental in defining a unified experience that feels intentional, high‑quality, and consistent across all user touchpoints – while shaping how AI and design come together at scale within OLX. /p h3Why this role exists /h3 pAs our Real Estate business scales, so does the complexity of the experience. /p pToday, we face fragmentation across teams, inconsistent patterns, and limited governance over quality. At the same time, we are entering a new era where design needs to be: /p ul liSystematized /li liScalable /li liAI‑readable and AI‑leveraged /li liGoverned with clarity and intent /li /ul pWe are looking for a bPrincipal Designer /b to lead this transformation. This is a bcraft‑first leadership role /b, not a pure manager, not a pure strategist. /p pYou will define and elevate the quality bar across the Real Estate vertical, shaping everything from interaction patterns to system architecture, while ensuring our design foundations are structured for the future (including AI‑driven creation, automation, and consistency at scale). /p h3What you’ll do /h3 h3Lead Craft Quality Across the Vertical /h3 ul liSet and uphold a high bar for interaction, UX, and visual design quality across all Real Estate experiences. /li liIdentify gaps in experience consistency and drive alignment across teams. /li liTurn strong design instincts into explicit, repeatable standards. /li /ul h3Own Design Systems Governance for Real Estate /h3 ul liDefine how the design system is applied, extended, and governed within the vertical. /li liEstablish clear guidelines, principles, and usage patterns to reduce fragmentation. /li liPartner with design systems teams to ensure coherence across OLX while enabling vertical‑specific needs. /li /ul h3Drive AI‑Ready Design Foundations /h3 ul liLead the evolution of design systems and patterns into structured, machine‑readable formats. /li liEnsure components, patterns, and flows are designed for AI‑assisted creation and scalability. /li liExplore how AI can: generate and validate UI patterns, improve consistency and quality enforcement and accelerate design and build workflows. /li /ul h3Be a Hands‑On Craft Leader /h3 ul liDesign and prototype critical flows and interactions yourself. /li liPush for excellence in the last 20% of execution, where quality truly differentiates. /li liBring clarity to complex problems through strong design thinking and making. /li /ul h3Influence Strategy Through Design /h3 ul liShape product direction through design‑led thinking, not just execution. /li liPartner with Product and Engineering leaders to define what great looks like. /li liUse design to connect user needs, business goals, and technical possibilities. /li /ul h3Mentor and Elevate the Team /h3 ul liAct as a craft leader across designers, not just within a single team. /li liProvide feedback, coaching, and guidance to raise the overall quality bar. /li liCreate a culture of taste, detail, and continuous improvement. /li /ul h3What we’re looking for /h3 h3Experience Craft /h3 ul li10+ years in product design, with experience operating at Staff or Principal level. /li liProven track record of shipping high‑quality, complex digital products. /li liStrong expertise across: UX and interaction design, visual design and systems thinking and end‑to‑end product experiences. /li /ul h3Systems Thinking Governance /h3 ul liDeep experience with design systems and scalable design frameworks. /li liAbility to define standards, guidelines, and governance models that teams actually adopt. /li liExperience reducing fragmentation and increasing consistency across multiple teams. /li /ul h3AI Technical Fluency /h3 ul liUnderstanding of AI/ML product design patterns, including prompt design, conversational UX, agentic workflows, human‑in‑the‑loop patterns, progressive disclosure, and trust calibration. /li liComfort with technical AI concepts and the ability to collaborate closely with ML engineers and AI researchers on interaction models, edge cases, error states, and confidence thresholds. /li liActive use of AI tools in your own workflow, across prototyping, research synthesis, design exploration, or code‑assisted design. /li /ul h3AI Future‑Facing Design /h3 ul liStrong interest or experience in AI‑driven product experiences or workflows. /li liUnderstanding of how design systems evolve into structured data, tokenized systems, and machine‑readable patterns. /li liComfortable experimenting with AI tools in design and prototyping. /li /ul h3Execution Ownership /h3 ul liA builder mindset – you design, prototype, and refine, not just direct. /li liHigh attention to detail and strong design taste. /li liAbility to operate with autonomy in ambiguous environments. /li /ul h3Leadership Influence /h3 ul liOutstanding communicator and facilitator who can bring people together and align teams through clear, compelling design narratives. /li liExperienced in mentoring and growing designers – enabling them to deliver high‑quality work and progress in their careers. /li liComfortable navigating ambiguity at speed, driving clarity from complexity, and balancing user needs with business goals. /li liStrong cross‑functional collaborator – building trust with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and business stakeholders to deliver coherent, impactful experiences. /li /ul h3What success looks like /h3 ul liThe Real Estate experience feels bcohesive, high‑quality, and intentional /b across all touch points. /li liDesign decisions are guided by bclear systems and principles /b, not ad hoc choices. /li liTeams move faster because they rely on bwell‑defined patterns and guidelines /b. /li liThe design system evolves into a bscalable, AI‑ready foundation /b. /li liCraft quality is visibly higher – and consistently so. /li /ul h3Who this role is not for /h3 ul liYou prefer managing teams over designing and crafting experiences. /li liYou focus primarily on strategy without driving execution quality. /li liYou are uncomfortable with ambiguity or undefined problem spaces. /li liYou don’t enjoy working deeply on systems, patterns, and details. /li /ul h3Location details /h3 pThis role can be based in the following locations: Spain (remote or Barcelona), Portugal (remote or Lisbon), the Netherlands (remote or Amsterdam). Please note that OLX does not offer relocation support for this position. We will only consider candidates who are currently based in one of the listed locations. However, if you already have the right to work in one of these countries, we’re happy to support you with any local visa transfer process. /p h3Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX /h3 pOLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements – you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us! /p pOLX will process your personal data to assess your fit for the applied position. You may optionally consent to store your data for up to 12 months after the application process for consideration in future OLX roles. 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