Principal Designer, Design Systems at PayPal Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

The Company



PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.


We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.


We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.


Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.



Job Description Summary:

As a Principal Designer within the Design System team, you will work alongside your cross-functional peer group to influence strategic Design decisions and ultimately deliver stellar end-to-end experiences across platforms and form factors.



Job Description:




About the company
At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure.



Job Description Summary


As a Principal Designer within the Design System team, you will work alongside your cross-functional peer group to influence strategic Design decisions and ultimately deliver stellar end-to-end experiences across platforms and form factors.



Meet our team



The Design System team is a think/make environment, driven to answer the why and how customers experience products and services. We use product design methodologies and prototyping to guide early product development, bring greater clarity to engineering goals, and develop an experience-grounded point of view.



Job Description


How you will add impact


You will be a member of our diverse Experience Design team where we use our product design methodologies and research skills to inspire and influence across the company. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds inside our team lead to innovation and inclusion in our product experience. We advocate for meaningful and engaging experiences for our diverse global customers. We support each other, learn from challenges, and have fun along the way.


Your day-to-day roles and responsibilities

• Design leadership - drive best practices in process and methodology and deliver against business and customer needs.
  
  

• Guide design efforts across teams, including strategy, planning, working with cross-functional partners to remove blockers and presenting effectively to senior staff and stakeholders.
  
  

• Leverage and extend the use of Design system, style guides, patterns and assets in the creation of design deliverables.
  
  

• Contribute to the wider design community, mentoring others, leveraging your strengths to help others grow.
  
  

• Ensure that all the organization's output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand and strategic commitments.
  
  

• Collaborate with other cross-functional Design team members (Research, Content Design, Design Operations, Branding) and Business and Engineering stakeholders.
  
  

Your qualifications

• 10-12+ years in a digital design role, with a bachelor's and/or master's degree in user experience, product design, visual design, research, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.
  
  

• Exceptional level of craft, taste, and product intuition, with an acute awareness of future trends, emerging technologies, and shifting customer expectations.
  
  

• Thorough command of the product design lifecycle with deep, direct experience in all skill areas and tools, including the facilitation of workshops and other collaboration techniques to drive momentum and credibility within the organization.
  
  

• Mastery in designing and building flexible Figma components and variants, leveraging auto layout.
  
  

• Demonstrates comprehensive expertise in layout, typography, hierarchy, motion, and interaction design, with meticulous attention to detail.
  
  

• Extensive experience in creating visual user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
  
  

• Profound understanding of usability principles and their application in designing sophisticated systems.
  
  

• Outstanding time management skills with exceptional organizational, communication, and conceptual thinking abilities.
  
  

• Ability to innovate and explore multiple solutions for complex design challenges.
  
  

• Proven leader and team player with a strong drive for collaboration across all design, product, and engineering disciplines.
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  
  

• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  
  

• A portfolio of exemplary design work is required for consideration, showcasing significant contributions to design systems.
  
  

• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
  
  

• Superior communication skills, capable of educating and engaging diverse audiences.
  
  

• Compelling storyteller who can educate as well as entertain.
  
  

• Demonstrated commitment to hard work, with a humble and approachable demeanor.
  
  
  

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.



Additional Job Description:




Subsidiary:

PayPal



Travel Percent:

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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.


Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.


The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.


The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is
$120300 to $287100


For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.



Our Benefits:



At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.


We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.



Who We Are:



Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.



Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



PayPal 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. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.



Belonging at PayPal:


Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.


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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.


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