Principal Product Designer

Principal Product Designer - Hybrid

Towson, MD, United States

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

As a Principal Product Designer, you’ll be part of our Information Technology Enterprise Architecture & Strategy team working as an hybrid employee.    You’ll get to:  

• Deliver exceptional design work on complex initiatives that balance vision, detail, and execution.
• Explore new approaches to design through prototyping and experimentation with emerging tools while maintaining the highest craft standards.
• Provide critique and mentorship that sharpens thinking and elevates the work of other designers.
• Build design systems and frameworks that create consistency and scalability across brands.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and researchers to translate insights and strategy into intuitive, impactful experiences.
• Prototype using traditional tools and AI-enabled platforms like Figma Make, Claude, Vercel, or Cursor, curating and refining outputs to meet brand and usability standards.
• Shape new design workflows that integrate AI responsibly, using it to accelerate exploration without compromising craft or consistency.
• Champion accessibility, usability, and inclusive design as essential parts of every process.
• Communicate ideas through storytelling, design rationale, and interactive prototypes that inspire alignment and action.

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

What We're Looking For

• 5-7+ years of experience in product or UX design with a portfolio that demonstrates craft mastery and systems thinking. Exceptional talent with less experience is welcome.
• Expertise in design tools such as Figma and comfort prototyping at different fidelities.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted design tools and a clear perspective on applying them responsibly.
• A track record of iterative, detail-oriented work that leads to polished, scalable outcomes.
• Experience mentoring designers and raising the quality bar across teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across disciplines.
• Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA+) and inclusive design practices.

What We Value

• Excellence in craft and a mindset of continuous iteration.
• Curiosity and experimentation, especially with new tools and workflows.
• Systems-level thinking that creates clarity across complex ecosystems.
• Designers who strengthen both the work and the team through high standards, collaboration, and mentorship.
• A balance of bold innovation and practical execution.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As suc