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The Trade Desk

Principal Designer

Location: New York · Category: Product & Design · Seniority: Principal · Posted: October 26, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Principal Design Lead role owns and evolves The Trade Desk's Digital Playbook, defining the design language and systems for the platform. The role partners with product, brand, and engineering to integrate AI-powered capabilities and modernize design workflows. Requires deep hands-on fluency with AI tools and a strong background in visual design and systems thinking.
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