Principal Product Designer

About the role

As a Principal Product Designer at Neon EVM, you will be responsible for driving product design within a specific business vertical. This includes applying systems thinking and AI-first practices while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in Design, Product, Research, and Engineering.

You will enhance design quality by developing design systems and supporting the evolution of AI-Design practices. Mentorship is a key part of this role, as you will guide other designers and help foster a collaborative design culture that emphasizes shared context and continuous improvement.

The salary range for this position is between $19,500 and $31,500, reflecting the level of expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• systems thinking: This role requires applying systems thinking to enhance product design and collaboration.
• AI-first practices: You will integrate AI into various stages of the design process, from discovery to documentation.
• product design: Solid experience in product design for scalable digital products is essential.
• design systems: You will support or build design systems to ensure scalable operational practices.
• mentoring: Mentoring other designers is a key responsibility, helping to identify their strengths and growth opportunities.
• interaction design: Mastery in interaction design is necessary to elevate product quality.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong background in product design with a focus on scalable digital products.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring others.
• You are comfortable working in a remote setting and can manage your time effectively.
• You have a passion for integrating innovative practices, such as AI, into design workflows.

From the employer

• Act hands-on in a specific business vertical, applying systems thinking, craft, and AI-first practices directly to the product.
• Strengthen the direction of Product Design at Neon through cross-functional technical leadership and connected collaboration between Design, Product, Research, and Engineering.
• Elevate the bar of craft, interaction quality, visual consistency, motion, and hierarchy through systems thinking and continuous evolution of shared patterns.
• Support the evolution of foundations and AI-Design System practices that help teams scale quality autonomously, without centralized approval.
• Evolve AI-first workflows and prototype-first practices, integrating AI into discovery, design, documentation, and building digital products.
• Explore emerging interaction models, generative UI, and adaptive interfaces, keeping the discipline connected to the future of digital experience.
• Participate earlier in product and experience discussions, helping teams scale quality more consistently.
• Support hiring processes, live cases, portfolio reviews, and technical calibrations in Design.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other designers, helping identify strengths and growth opportunities.
• Foster a more collaborative and participatory design culture, with connected rituals and shared context among teams.

• Solid experience in Product Design for scalable digital products, with a focus on systems thinking and defining craft standards.
• Real-life experience influencing design direction across multiple teams.
• Experience supporting or building design systems and scalable operational practices.
• Practical familiarity with AI-assisted workflows applied to discovery, prototyping, and product documentation.
• Experience mentoring other designers and participating in technical calibration processes (hiring, portfolio review, live case).
• Mastery of craft in interaction, visual hierarchy, and motion, with a history of elevating product quality without centralized approval.

• Genuine remote work model, with team meetings every 3 months in São Paulo. Also includes credit for Home Office Kit purchases and partnerships for coworking use.
• iFood Benefits Card - customize your package with food and mobility benefits.
• Gympass, with a network of gyms and online classes.
• Parental support with childcare assistance or nanny and extended parental leave.
• Medical and dental assistance.
• Open English: exclusive discounted class packages for Neowners and dependents.
• Discounts on MBAs and specializations at USP ESALQ.