Principal Designer, NextGen Discovery and Search

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

What We’re Looking For:
Peacock Viewing Product Design is seeking a Principal Product Designer to lead the evolution of our Content Discovery experience with an expert understanding of UX strategy, systems thinking, and design excellence. We're looking for a designer who not only excels at solving complex problems and aligning design with product goals, but who also has a passion for crafting seamless, elegant, and highly usable experiences that delight our viewers. The ideal candidate brings a mix of independent ownership, attention to detail, and cross-functional influence, along with a deep commitment to high-quality design and shaping the future of our product and design culture.

About Our Team:
Our Product Design team is shaping the future of content discovery through bold experimentation — exploring generative AI, next-gen mobile experiences, and personalized interfaces that inspire deeper engagement. We’re dedicated to revolutionizing how people find and connect with content, crafting search and discovery experiences that put viewers first, elevate exceptional design, and foster brand love. We’re not just improving how people browse — we’re redefining what content discovery can and should be.
 

What You Are:

• You are a seasoned designer with relentlessly high standards and deep operational knowledge across every aspect of UX and product design.
• You are thoughtful and enjoy learning. You are fully versed in consumer digital product best practices, technologies, and tools.
• You look at the data and listen to the consumer's voice.
• You identify the most impactful concepts and push them through a rigorous course of critical evaluation, execution, implementation, experimentation, and release.
• You are a storyteller and strong communicator, able to articulate your point of view and engage in fact-based discourse. 
• You think outside the box and can execute innovative ideas to enhance product and/or user experience.
• You can speak to best practices, market strategies, and competitor standards.
• You are scrappy, driven, and the natural owner of both big ideas and practical daily output.
• You feel most at home in a fast-paced, iterative, and collaborative environment.
• You are fluid and adaptable—able to work on multiple tracks and pivot from one project to another.

What You’ll Do:

• Own end-to-end design for complex content discovery initiatives (e.g., AI Search, Bento-powered metadata experiences, mobile discovery evolution).
• Translate loose or ambiguous problem spaces into clear frameworks, hypotheses, and design directions.
• Deliver production-ready UX designs in alignment with overarching business and UX goals for both domestic and international audiences.
• Identify actionable i