Principal UX Designer

Overview

The Principal UX Designer will lead experience strategy for Expedia Group’s Insurtech and travel protection platform, shaping high‑trust, AI‑driven experiences across multiple brands and markets. This role drives design vision, governance, and cross‑functional execution for complex regulated FinTech products.

Responsibilities

• Set experience direction, principles, and reusable foundations for protection and FinTech across brands and markets
• Lead end‑to‑end UX strategy and interaction design for web, native, and embedded checkout experiences
• Plan and execute mixed‑method UX research activities and translate insights into design frameworks and roadmaps
• Create high‑fidelity designs, prototypes, and specifications addressing accessibility, localization, and regulatory disclosures
• Partner with product, engineering, data science, legal, compliance, and partner insurers while mentoring design team members

Eligibility

• Domain expertise in Insurtech, FinTech, travel protection, and regulated financial services
• 10+ years of professional UX/product design experience with end‑to‑end ownership of complex product areas
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Cognitive Science or equivalent practical experience (advanced degree preferred)

Skills