Product Design - External

UiPath•Austin, TX

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life at UiPath The people at UiPath believe in the transformative power of automation to change how the world works. We're committed to creating category-leading enterprise software that unleashes that power. To make that happen, we need people who are curious, self-propelled, generous, and genuine. People who love being part of a fast-moving, fast-thinking growth company. And people who care-about each other, about UiPath, and about our larger purpose. Could that be you? Your mission As enterprises transition to be AI ready, their business processes are becoming a significant focus. UiPath has been building momentum in this space and has become a market leader in several categories. As part of our evolution, we are innovating at a rapid pace, designing new experiences that extend from the developer to business worker. UiPath is looking for a visionary and highly skilled Principal Designer to join our dynamic company. As a Principal Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping the design direction of our products and ensuring that our user experiences are intuitive, engaging, and aligned with our business goals. You will lead design initiatives, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding design solutions. Above all, you will inspire everyone around you though design vision for UiPath and how it comes to life. We are a global team, who enjoy both working remotely and/or in the office. We work closely with Product Managers to create forward thinking designs that are user-centered and align to business goals. We are huge fans of sticky notes, whiteboard sketching, and immersing ourselves in customer feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in product design, communication design, or equivalent experience
6+ years of product work and Figma related experience required
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage successfully with many different stakeholders and product leaders.
Solid understanding of cross platform design systems and technical frameworks
Project management skills to prioritize design needs and ensure successful project completion.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Business Automation space is a plus, but not a requirement
Recent use and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and drive design strategy for products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the global UX team
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Advocate for user-centered designs, ensuring user needs and feedback are at the forefront of decisions.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute design solutions that meet project requirements and timelines.
Design Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of design quality and consistency across all products and platforms, from conceptualization to final delivery.
Innovation: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and excellence in design.
Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with stakeholders.
Comfortably lead and inspire
Create opportunities for designers to grow and flourish
Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to the team
Set expectations and help to promote a fun, highly collaborative team culture
Attract, retain, and develop top talent, handle resource and budget management
Proactively identify and resolve impediments
Foster cross-functional collaboration (e.g., with Engineering & Product Management