Principal Interaction Designer

WHO WE ARE: 

Teague is an independent design consultancy that combines technology expertise with a deep understanding of human behavior to design what’s next for companies in automotive, commercial aviation, smart cities and infrastructure, advanced mobility, technology, space, and defense. On any given day, you might be prototyping a new space station, designing cutting-edge technology, or traveling around the world conducting research. We are approaching our one-hundred-year anniversary and are proudly employee-owned. Our culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and stability—because when we succeed, we all win. Come be a part of something bigger than just a job—build your career with an employee-owned company that invests in you! 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

A Principal Interaction Designer is a master craftsperson and strategic leader in Teague’s Design Studio. They combine expert-level design skills with systems thinking and strategic foresight to deliver exceptional user experiences. With deep experience across the entire discover-define-develop-deliver cycle, they’ll work at the intersection of usability, strategy, visual storytelling, and technical implementation to create world-class digital experiences. Principals guide project teams, mentor designers and serve as trusted partners to clients – capable of independently managing relationships and steering programs when needed – with little to no oversight. They are equally comfortable in upstream strategy, detailed design execution, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, shaping both the work and future of interaction design at Teague.  

 

Up to 15% of business travel is required for project and/or research-related, business development, and industry engagements. 

 

WHO YOU ARE:  

As a Principal Interaction Designer, you bring expertise, strategic thinking, and command of your craft to every project you touch. With 10+ years of experience shaping digital products, services and systems, you’ve built a portfolio that demonstrates depth in craft, breadth across industries and the ability to thrive in complex, ambiguous problem spaces. You approach challenges holistically, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility to create solutions that endure. 

 

You are just as comfortable sketching a wireframe as you are leading a strategic workshop with senior stakeholders. You can confidently guide clients, teams and executives through decision-making with clarity, empathy and influence. Your technical architecture understanding and systems thinking allows you to design beyond the screen, shaping experiences across ecosystems and touchpoints.  

 

As a mentor and role model, you raise the bar for design craft and studio culture. You are constantly exploring emerging technologies, design trends, societal shifts and understand how they intersect with development, research, and strategy. You are a thought leader, inside the studio and in the broader design community.  

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

OWNING 

• Serve as a trusted client partner, managing relationships and project direction independently when required.  

• Mentor and coach designers, setting a high bar for interaction design craft and team growth.  

• Partner with cross-disciplinary teams, spanning strategy, industrial design, engineering and research to deliver integrated, world class solutions.  

• Lead and contribute to the design of intuitive, elegant, and impactful user interfaces across digital platforms. 

• Collaborate across disciplines—development, industrial design, engineering, research, and strategy—to ensure a unified, user-centered experience. 

• Support projects through ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving requirements with resilience and a solution-oriented mindset. 

THINKING 

• Lead ideation at complex crossroads, balancing user needs, business goals and technical feasibility.  

• Audit and improve existing experiences using best practices, design heuristics and trend insights.  

• Anticipate systemic challenges and proactively design solutions. 

• Contribute to Teague’s design culture by introducing tools, methods and approaches that elevate our practice.   

• Translate complex technical and business requirements into actionable insights and design solutions rooted in user needs and system-level thinking. 

• Apply systems thinking to design beyond digital interfaces, shaping experiences across products, services and environments.  

• Support planning, execution, and synthesis of qualitative user research, including usability testing and stakeholder interviews. 

• Consult on design strategies for the technical implementation feasibility of digital solutions and define product roadmap cadences. 

• Perform desk research into emerging technologies, design patterns, market trends, and user behavior. 

DOING 

• Present and defend work persuasively to clients and stakeholders, grounding recommendations in research, frameworks and industry context.  

• Build wireframes, user and system flows, interaction models, and prototypes at varying fidelities to effectively communicate interaction concepts. 

• Develop product roadmap and project execution strategies aligned to user, functionality, and business requirements. 

• Deliver polished and well-documented interface designs, presentations, and design language systems. 

• Facilitate and lead design workshops and stakeholder interviews to align client working groups, gather requirements, define product opportunities, and ideate on potential directions.  

 

WHAT YOU BRING: 

• 10+ years of experience in interaction design, UX/UI design, or digital product design, with a masters-level portfolio of diverse, high-quality work.  

• Mastery of usability principals, UX methodology, research techniques and fluency design patterns.  

• Experience leading qualitative research, workshops and team critiques.  

• Commitment to mentorship, inclusivity, and elevating the craft of interaction design.  

• Proven ability to lead and deliver end-to-end design in ambiguous or emerging problem spaces. 

• Expert-level proficiency in design thinking, and UI/UX design. 

• Expert-level proficiency with tools including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. 

• Strong understanding of development approaches to software, websites, and apps, and foundational system and data architecture 

• Ability to communicate design concepts clearly through sketches, storyboards, and high-fidelity prototypes. 

• Experience designing and facilitating client workshops and team critiques. 

• Passion for craft and detail, paired with an ability to move quickly and strategically. 

• Ability to scale effort and depth according to project requirements. 

• Polished verbal, visual, and written communication skills, and comfortable presenting and facilitating conversations with clients and stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, empathy, and mentorship. 

• Willingness to travel for user research, client meetings, or project delivery. 

 

Due to project requirements, this position is only open to applicants who are U.S Persons. 

The definition of a US person is provided under 22 CFR § 120.62. To summarize, any individual is a US person:
• Who’s been granted US citizenship,
• Who’s a lawful permanent resident in the US, (green card holder)
• Who’s been granted the status of “protected person”,
• Or an employee of the US government.

 

The salary range for this job in most US geographic locations is $174,000 - $205,000.

Note: This job posting provides a general overview of the role and is not meant to represent a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or required skills.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At Teague, we believe that diversity fuels creativity, equity drives opportunity, inclusion fosters belonging, and accessibility makes innovation truly universal. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—feels valued, heard, and empowered.

We actively:

• Educate – Continuously learn and grow through focused training and resources.
• Celebrate – Honor diverse voices, perspectives, and contributions.
• Take Action – Prioritize inclusivity in our work, approach to hiring, and team culture.

We are stronger together, and we welcome candidates who share our passion for designing a more inclusive and equitable future.

 

WHY JOIN US?

At Teague, we believe in fostering an environment where everyone thrives. Here's what makes us unique:

• We create new ways of working to drive innovation and adaptability.
• We trust one another, empowering collaboration and autonomy.
• We never stand still, embracing growth and continuous learning.
• We champion new ideas and perspectives, valuing creativity and fresh thinking.
• We celebrate our differences and foster an inclusive culture of belonging.
• We engage across diverse projects that challenge and inspire.
• We encourage work/life integration, promoting balance and well-being.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Teague, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We search the globe to find and attract top talent from diverse backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences.

Join an Employee-Owned Company! As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member is an owner, sharing in our success and future growth. Our ESOP fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term stability—because when we succeed, we all win together.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards you based on performance and recognition for the value you bring to Teague. Individual salaries within this range are determined through various factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. In addition, our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes employer-provided Short & Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, competitive dental and medical plans with a Health Savings Account option, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, and Parental Leave. We also offer voluntary benefits for vision, additional life, additional AD&D, accident & injury, critical illness, identity theft protections, legal and long-term care. Additionally, employees enjoy discounts on pet insurance and access to HealthCare Bluebook. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, full-time employees start by accruing 4 weeks of paid time a year (prorated for part-time hires) and 10 paid holidays throughout the fiscal year. On-Call or Temporary employees accrue 1hr of PTO for every 30hrs worked.

We are a Washington State-based company. All employees must reside in Washington (unless otherwise noted for specific roles) and be able to access one of our studio locations in the greater Seattle area.

Teague is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.