Principal Product Designer (UX)

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

85d • $176,000 - $207,000

About The Position

As a Principal Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting cohesive yet simple product experiences for Network Security within Strata Cloud Manager. You would join a team of like-minded people pushing the boundaries of web applications that tackle real problems in the cybersecurity space. You will use your enthusiasm for your work to drive the design processes, coach team members who have potential, and work with team leaders to provide creative experiences.

Requirements

• Understand user-centered design methodologies, have strong empathy for the users, and are committed to be their fierce advocate
• Have an extraordinary aesthetic sense for beautiful designs and pay attention to all the details
• Maintain constant curiosity on business aspects of the products, and utilize the knowledge to distill complex needs into elegant designs
• Strong time-management skills; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understand how the north star design concepts get broken down into iterative sprints
• Have a growth mindset and willingness to fail fast and learn
• Constantly seeks feedback to improve; Focussed on solving issues
• Possess humility and maturity; welcome candid feedback and are able to give constructive feedback as well
• Deliver with industry-standard design tools: e.g. Figma
• Have knowledge of and experience with working with UI teams using modern extended front-end web technologies
• Own a design portfolio showcasing your excellent design work
• Have a college degree in design, human computer interaction, or related fields
• Have at least 5 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Pendo a plus
• Experience with AI related design tools a plus (polymet, loveable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver and drive UX vision, along with a plan for evolutionary, iterative updates, that actualize the broader vision end to end over time
• Analyze customer problems and oversee the design of delightful solutions that meet measurable business goals.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including product managers, engineering, QA, and researchers to translate business requirements into use cases, flows, wireframes, and high fidelity designs
• Lead and collaborate with UX researchers on explorative and evaluative studies to enrich the product experience
• Lead and collaborate with design systems engineers to implement new components into the library
• Conduct product audits to ensure compliance with UX and Design System best practices
• Push limits and consistently aim for better design solutions
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the design team

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
• Mental and financial health resources
• Personalized learning opportunities
• Restricted stock units and a bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree