Principal product designer (Nezahualcóyotl)

Role Overview

Principal / Lead Product Designer — Mexico, 6 to 12 month contract with potential extension. 10–15 years of product design/management experience required. The role will lead strategic product initiatives in sustainability and environmental impact, shaping products and services that help organizations achieve ESG, net‑zero, and sustainable growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive product and experience strategy across large, ambiguous problem spaces, simplifying complex, data‑rich ecosystems into scalable, user‑friendly experiences.
• Align product strategy with sustainability goals and measurable impact outcomes.
• Translate sustainability frameworks (ESG reporting, circular economy, carbon reduction, etc.) into actionable product initiatives.
• Collaborate with sustainability leads, business stakeholders, and technical teams to prioritize sustainable product opportunities.
• Lead the design and delivery of digital products and services that support responsible business practices and long‑term resilience.
• Identify emerging sustainability trends and technologies, integrating them into product discovery and development processes.
• Establish and scale design systems, frameworks, and patterns, guiding teams on when to extend beyond existing systems to meet evolving product and business needs.
• Tackle system‑level challenges—using systems thinking and a forward‑looking perspective on how emerging technologies shape user interactions.
• Mentor, coach, and elevate design teams, championing design excellence, advocating for design’s strategic impact with senior and executive stakeholders.

Required Experience

• 10–15 years of product management experience, including senior or principal‑level roles.
• Experience with products in sustainability‑focused domains such as energy, mobility, supply chain, circular economy, or ESG data and reporting.
• Deep understanding of sustainability frameworks, including SDGs, net‑zero strategies, carbon accounting, or ESG principles.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy, environmental objectives, and user experience.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with agile design methodologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience consulting with Fortune 500 or integral enterprise clients on sustainability or ESG transformation.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, or GHG Protocol.
• Familiarity with impact measurement tools, lifecycle analysis, or sustainable innovation frameworks.
• Background in digital transformation or service design projects with environmental or social impact.

We want to hear from everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.