[Remote] PRINCIPAL PRODUCT DESIGNER

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Indigo Slate is a full-service human experience company, and they are seeking an experienced Principal Product Designer to lead strategic product initiatives in the sustainability and environmental impact space. This role will shape and deliver innovative products and services that help organizations achieve their ESG, net-zero, and sustainable growth objectives.ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive product and experience strategy across large, ambiguous problem spaces, with a strong focus on transforming complex, data-rich ecosystems into simple, scalable, and user-friendly experiencesStrategic Leadership: Define and drive product strategy that aligns with sustainability goals and measurable impact outcomesSustainability Expertise: Translate sustainability frameworks (e.g., ESG reporting, circular economy, carbon reduction) into actionable product initiativesStakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with sustainability leads, business stakeholders, and technical teams to define and prioritize sustainable product opportunitiesProduct Vision & Delivery: Lead the design and delivery of digital products and services that support responsible business practices and long-term resilienceInnovation & Research: Identify emerging sustainability trends and technologies, and integrate them into product discovery and development processesEstablish and scale design systems, frameworks, and patterns while guiding when and how teams should extend beyond existing systems to meet evolving product and business needsTackle system-level challenges—including AI-powered and data-intensive experiences—using systems thinking and a forward-looking perspective on how emerging technologies shape user interactionsMentor, coach, and elevate design teams while championing design excellence, setting a high bar for modern, high-quality design craft, and advocating for design’s strategic impact with senior and executive stakeholdersSkills10–15 years of product management experience, including senior or principal-level rolesExperience with products in sustainability-focused domains, such as energy, mobility, supply chain, circular economy, or ESG data and reportingDeep understanding of sustainability frameworks, including SDGs, net-zero strategies, carbon accounting, or ESG principlesAbility to bridge the gap between business strategy, environmental objectives, and user experienceStrong communication and facilitation skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholdersExperience working with agile design methodologiesExperience consulting with Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients on sustainability or ESG transformationKnowledge of sustainability reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, or GHG ProtocolFamiliarity with impact measurement tools, lifecycle analysis, or sustainable innovation frameworksBackground in digital transformation or service design projects with environmental or social impactCompany OverviewIndigo Slate is a digital marketing focused customer experience agency. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.indigoslate.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipIndigo Slate has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.