At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced-and uncomplicated-digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Smart Risk-Taking. We are seeking a Principal Product Designer, you'll be a key strategic leader on our product team, tackling complex enterprise problems and shaping the future direction of our user experience. This role is about driving product strategy and architectural design excellence. You'll lead end-to-end design initiatives, mentor designers, and partner closely with executive stakeholders, product managers, and engineers to align design vision with long-term business goals. While we have physical locations, we work remote, giving you the flexibility to do your best work from wherever you are. You independently lead high-impact design initiatives, defining design strategy and setting standards across multiple product areas. You're a coach to other designers, providing constructive feedback and helping to grow the skills of your teammates. You can clearly articulate your design decisions, presenting your work and backing up your choices with insights and data. You can speak the language of product, engineering, and business. You have a proven track record of breaking down complicated workflows into straightforward, intuitive user experiences.



you think about the broader system and the long-term impact of your design choices. Take ownership of the user experience for a specific product area, from concept to launch. Conduct user research when necessary, including interviews and usability testing, to inform your designs. Create design artifacts that build consensus
- wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups. Contribute to and evolve our design system to ensure consistency and efficiency. Champion a user-centric design culture within the organization. Reporting to the Director of Product Design, this role will collaborate regularly with Product Managers, Engineers, and Business Stakeholders to ensure user needs and business goals are met. Mentor junior designers and contribute to design team growth. 8+ years of experience as a Product Designer, with proven experience in senior or principal leadership roles. A strong portfolio showcasing your product design process and demonstrating your ability to solve complex problems on a variety of device types and surfaces. Expertise in design and prototyping tools. Prior experience contributing to or managing design systems. Familiarity with wholesale or automotive marketplaces. Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time Paid maternity and paternity leave (US) Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D; (US) Robust Employee Assistance Program Annual

Salary:
$1,600,000.00
- $190,000.00 CAD (

📌 Product designer designer (Canada)
🏢 OPENLANE
📍 Canada