Principal Visual (UI) Designer

SAP - Plano, TX

Full-time - Principal

Plano, TX

10,001+ employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Principal Visual Designer specializing in onboarding and continued learning experiences at SAP, you will lead the visual design strategy and execution across all aspects of user engagement. Your role is pivotal in conceptualizing and creating visually compelling and intuitive onboarding experiences that set a high standard for user engagement and satisfaction. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and content strategists, to ensure that the visual design aligns with product goals and user needs. Your expertise in design principles, typography, color theory, and user-centered design will be essential in elevating the aesthetic appeal and usability of our products' learning journeys, fostering a seamless and enjoyable user experience. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting and refining the visual language for educational content, ensuring consistency and clarity in all learning materials. You will create high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and design systems that enhance the visual appeal and usability of onboarding flows and educational content. Additionally, you will conduct design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and champion design best practices to ensure the highest quality of visual execution across all projects. Your leadership skills will enable you to mentor and inspire junior designers, driving excellence in visual design within the team and beyond. You will continuously research and stay up-to-date on the latest design trends and technologies, particularly those shaping the future of user experience. Presenting design concepts and ideas clearly and persuasively to design leadership and executives will be a key part of your responsibilities, fostering collaboration and buy-in for innovative design solutions. Your passion for innovation and desire to push the boundaries of design will be crucial in shaping the future of user onboarding and learning at SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual design strategies for onboarding and learning experiences, ensuring alignment with product goals and user needs
• Partner closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to generate innovative and user-centric product experience concepts
• Create high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and design systems that enhance the visual appeal and usability of onboarding flows and educational content
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, content strategists, and developers to integrate visual design seamlessly into product experiences
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the highest quality of visual execution across all projects
• Continuously research and stay up-to-date on the latest design trends and technologies, particularly those shaping the future of user experience
• Champion design best practices and establish new patterns that can be contributed back to a design system that ensures consistency and scalability across our product suite
• Present design concepts and ideas clearly and persuasively to design leadership and executives, fostering collaboration and buy-in
• Mentor and collaborate with junior designers and cross teams, fostering a strong design culture

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in design, with a strong focus on UI design
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Experience designing for a variety of user experiences including first-use or guided tours, demonstrating versatility and adaptability
• A strong understanding of design principles, with a focus on user-centered design, user experience, and user interface design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of creativity and attention to detail
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Figma, Mural, After Effects, Pendo or WalkMe onboarding tools a plus)
• A passion for innovation and a desire to push the boundaries of design and elevate experiences to a new level

Benefits

• Highly collaborative, caring team environment
• Strong focus on learning and development
• Recognition for individual contributions
• Variety of benefit options to choose from