Principal Designer

Principal Experience Designer – Pay Pal

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Pay Pal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. We create innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. We empower consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to thrive in the global economy.

This role establishes the overall business or technical strategy for user experience initiatives, significantly influencing executive-level decision-making. The principal experience designer leads the development of user experience strategies that resonate with target audiences and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on goals. Responsibilities include analyzing user feedback to inform design improvements and innovations while ensuring that user‑centered design principles are integrated into all projects.

• Establish overall business or technical strategy for user experience initiatives.
• Negotiate with and influence decision‑making reaching the senior executive level.
• Identify and resolve unique situations of substantial significance in user interface or interaction design.
• Allocate resources responsibly and apply creativity to enhancing user and customer experiences across digital and physical products and services.
• Lead the development of user experience strategies that resonate with target audiences.
• Support and mentor less‑experienced roles to provide an example of innovation, excellence, and day‑to‑day learning.

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Pal offers a balanced hybrid work model, benefits including flexible work environment, employee share options, health and life insurance, and more. U.S. national annual pay range: $188,000 to $323,950. For more information, visit

Pay Pal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pay Pal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Information Technology

Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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