Principal Designer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Principal Designer jobs in San Francisco, California are in active demand, with employers like Affiliated Engineers, Gallup, and Adobe among those hiring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
Responsibilities
Strategic Design Leadership:
- Define and drive the design vision for the highest priority Business Intelligence initiatives; guide and influence strategic direction across partner teams; align with Intuit's overall strategy and business goals
- Raise the bar for design craft and product standards, promoting consistency and excellence within the product domain.
- Work with design and product leaders to shape the future of Business Intelligence products across QuickBooks and Intuit Enterprise Suite
Design Execution and Innovation:
- Lead design for complex, cross-functional efforts, from concept to launch
- Use AI tools to build evocative prototypes; establish and evolve design patterns and specifications based on solid design rationale to drive clarity and cohesion within customer experiences
- Explore and implement innovative solutions through emerging native AI patterns and capabilities
Storytelling and Communication:
- Articulate design concepts and rationale through compelling presentations and narratives
- Influence and inspire cross-functional teams and leadership through effective storytelling
- Facilitate design artifacts, shares, workshops and critiques to drive alignment across leadership as well as both design and product teams
Mentorship and Influence:
- Mentor and guide staff and senior designers, fostering their professional
- Establish yourself as a thought leader within the design community, both internally and externally
- Drive adoption of best practices, and new design
Qualifications
- 13+ years of experience in product design, preferably in a large-scale products
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels
- Expert in design systems, interaction design, and visual craft
- Proven track record of leading and delivering impactful design solutions across large and complex products and platforms
- Ability to convey holistic ideas and concepts through storyboarding, wireframing, and prototyping
- A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and a mastery of craft
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and influence other designers, product management, marketing, and engineering leaders to drive outcomes
- Exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions, identify opportunities, and measure outcomes
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams across functions
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at [1] Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is: Bay Area California: $239,000 - 323,000 References Visible links 1. https://www.intuit.com/careers/benefits/full-time-employees/
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Who's Hiring
- Affiliated Engineers4

- Gallup3

- Adobe2

- EvenUp2

- Google2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software31
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Artificial Intelligence4
- Banking & Financial Services3
Principal Designer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal designer jobs are there in San Francisco?
There are 64+ principal designer openings in San Francisco, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Francisco employers hire.
Which companies hire principal designers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring principal designers in San Francisco include Affiliated Engineers, Gallup, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal designer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes. About 30% of principal designer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Francisco.
Which industries hire the most principal designers in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most principal designers in San Francisco are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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