Principal Product Designer

Company Overview

Teragonia develops Analytics Engineering and AI solutions for private equity portfolio companies and founder-owned businesses, supported by a team of technologists, data scientists, and business experts with first-hand private equity experience as investors, operators, and M&A advisors. We create bespoke ‘data-to-dollars’ value creation playbooks using Decision Intelligence Solutions (DIS) that deliver real-time, system-level insights to enhance EBITDA. We supplement the DIS with advisory services to help business leaders operationalize analytics-driven strategies and work closely with deal teams, operating partners, and management to embed analytics in strategic planning and tactical monitoring for timely course corrections. 

Our core solutions are designed to support aggressive private equity investment lifecycles and span i) Infrastructure Enhancement, ii) Business Diagnostics, iii) Value Creation, and iv) Exit Prep. In each of the core solutions we leverage cutting edge tools and technology such as SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Dataiku, dbt, and more to translate technical challenges into business value for our clients. We deliver value to clients across three teams: i) Value Creation & Analytics, ii) Data Science & AI, and iii) Engineering. 

Teragonia offers a comprehensive career development platform through cross-learning within our multidisciplinary structure. We nurture a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and collegial environment. Our competitive compensation package aligns with the technology industry leaders, encompassing 401k contribution matching, medical insurance, and additional benefits.  

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Product Designer to lead and shape the design vision for Teragonia's product offerings. In this pivotal role, you will lead a globally distributed team of product, UI, and UX designers, ensuring the consistency and quality of design practices across diverse product and engineering teams. You will be instrumental in defining the design direction, driving innovation, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, user-centered designs that align with our business objectives.

As the Principal Product Designer, you will work across the entire design lifecycle—from ideation and concept development to execution and iteration—ensuring that user needs are met while maintaining a high standard of design excellence. You will also mentor and guide the design team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global team of product/UI/UX designers, ensuring consistent design practices across multiple teams and projects.
• Develop and drive the design vision for new and existing products, collaborating with product management, engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Oversee the design process from ideation through implementation, ensuring high-quality and user-centered designs that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Create and maintain design systems, ensuring a consistent user experience across all Teragonia products.
• Mentor and guide designers, helping them grow in their roles and ensuring they have the resources and support they need to succeed.
• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment that encourages innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning.
• Establish and promote best practices for design within the company, ensuring adherence to industry standards and the latest design trends.
• Advocate for user experience throughout the product development lifecycle, including contributing to product strategy, design reviews, and feedback loops.
• Lead the creation of user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final visual designs for product interfaces.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with other design leaders and departments to ensure cross-functional alignment and seamless execution of product design initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, tools, and emerging technologies to ensure that Teragonia’s design approach remains innovative and competitive.

• Be located within the Chicago metropolitan area, or be willing to relocate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product design, with at least 3 years of experience managing or leading design teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of product and UI/UX design work, demonstrating the ability to think strategically and deliver results.
• Proven experience leading design teams in a global, distributed environment.
• Expertise in design tools such as Figma.
• Experience with design systems and building scalable, consistent design frameworks across Desktop & Mobile experiences.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, with experience conducting user research, usability testing, and iterating based on feedback.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and advocate for design ideas and concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business needs and technical constraints.
• Experience designing for complex enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, or similar products.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to lead by example and inspire your team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and drive results within a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS and understanding of frontend development processes.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with design for enterprise SaaS applications - especially with data analytics and AI-driven products and services.

• Competitive Total Compensation - We constantly benchmark our pay scales against the market to maintain competitiveness. 
• Restricted Stock Awards - We offer restricted stock awards to select positions to ensure our teams’ long-term commitment and hard work are rewarded by sharing our collective success. 
• Visa Sponsorship - We offer visa sponsorship for eligible employees. 
• 401k Plan with Employer Contributions - We help secure your future with matching of 401k contributions up to 3.5% of your annual base salary, rising to 6% on the calendar year after your first work anniversary. 
• Professional Development Opportunities - We will sponsor company-selected training sessions, conferences, and certifications to foster your growth. 
• Meal Reimbursement - Reimbursement for lunch at the office, and dinner too if you are working past 7 pm, up to a limit. 
• Gym Membership - Reimbursement for fitness & wellness programs, such as gym memberships, up to a limit. 
• Commuter Benefits - We offer the opportunity to leverage the available tax concessions for commuting expenses. 
• Relocation Assistance - Available to those who move to the Chicago, Dallas, New York City or Houston metropolitan area as required by their job role. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - You will be eligible for 15 to 20 days PTO, depending on level, accrued according to company policies. 
• Annual Quiet Week - From Dec 24 to Jan 2, we anticipate a quiet week. During this period, all employees may work remotely, and we put in our best effort to keep workload as light as possible in light of balancing business needs. 
• Firm Holidays - 12 firm-designated holidays annually, in addition to the eligible PTO. 
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance - We prioritize your health and wellness with insurance coverage through leading national providers. 
• Gynecology, fertility, and family-building benefits through leading providers. 
• Paid Parental Leave of 12 weeks after 6 months of service with the company.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan - We provide the opportunity to manage your healthcare expenses efficiently through FSA/HSA plans. 
• Mental Health Support - Enroll in our healthcare plan and gain access to mental health support through Talkspace. 
• HealthAdvocate - Expert assistance to help you navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. 
• Disability Insurance - We sponsor short term disability insurance through a leading national provider. 
• Sick Days - We adhere to applicable state regulations, ensuring you have time to recover when you are not feeling well.