Principal UX/UI Product Designer

cloud software group•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Product Designer at Citrix, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of administrator and end-user experiences for both cloud and on-premises enterprise products. This role involves close collaboration with talented designers, product managers, and engineers globally, leading major initiatives to create intuitive and innovative solutions that empower users. The company fosters an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and diverse perspectives are valued. You will drive key design initiatives, build strong relationships with product and engineering stakeholders, and advocate for design excellence. Leveraging your expertise in UX design, research, and strategy, you will influence product strategy and effectively communicate design decisions across teams. The position requires partnering with Product Managers, Content Designers, and Engineers throughout the design process, from ideation to implementation, to deliver impactful user experiences. You are expected to proactively understand user needs, translate insights into solutions, explore future product possibilities through vision projects, contribute to the design system, mentor other designers, and stay ahead of emerging design trends and technologies.

Requirements

Proven track record of leadership, plus 12+ years of product design experience, with a focus on enterprise software solutions
Deep understanding of design thinking, user-centered design principles, and design systems
Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI-powered tools (Figma Make, Claude Code) to accelerate designs with functional prototypes
Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including creating high quality components, auto-layout, and variables
Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate design concepts to product and engineering leadership
Experience leading and managing cross-functional design projects
Ability to analyze complex challenges and develop innovative design solutions
Bachelor’s degree with 12 years experience including a strong portfolio showcasing extensive product design experience; a Master’s degree with 8 years experience, or a PhD with 5 years experience also considered

Responsibilities

Drive key design initiatives and build strong relationships with product and engineering stakeholders, effectively advocating for design excellence
Leverage your UX design, research, and strategy expertise to influence product strategy and effectively communicate design decisions across teams
Partner with Product Managers, Content Designers, and Engineers throughout the design process, from ideation to implementation, to deliver impactful user experiences
Proactively seek to understand our users’s needs and experiences, translating those insights into solutions
Explore the future of our products and push the boundaries of what's possible through vision projects
Contribute to our design system, mentor other designers, and stay ahead of the curve on emerging design trends and technologies