PepsiCo

UX Research/Design Sr Principal

PepsiCo • $140K — $234K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in related design field required, MS/MFA preferred
  • 10+ years experience in user experience or design specialization
  • Ability to lead complex projects and develop creative solutions
  • Expert in design software including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficient in HTML/JS/CSS and rapid prototyping techniques
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
  • Experience with design systems and AI design tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist Product Owner in defining high-level concepts and customer value
  • Lead client-facing meetings and inspire innovative design approaches
  • Define user interactions and flows for services or products
  • Design frameworks for information organization and user understanding
  • Collaborate with design disciplines to balance user needs and business goals
  • Visualize solutions through models, wireframes, and prototypes
  • Support design conceptualization for customer-centered products

Benefits

  • Paid time off including parental leave, vacation, and sick days
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental
  • Bonus based on performance with a target payout of 15%
  • Retirement plan with defined contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support services
Full Job Description
Overview

The Design Sr. Manager is a compelling designer, facilitator, and storyteller who is able to work through various mediums (digital prototyping tools, presentation design, immersive experience activations, and video) in order to create high-impact deliverables and lead engagement sessions that help business program owners to define the end user experience for the S&T core priorities. This Design Sr. Manager will develop a well-researched understanding of S&T core priorities and leverage that knowledge to develop engaging, user friendly and easy to use experiences across S&T core priority applications. The Design Sr. Manager will conceptualize, co-create, design, and present engaging experiences, effectively collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams (product, business, strategy, data & analytics) to deliver value. A passion for using design to solve problems and seasoned presentation skills are a must.

Responsibilities

  • Helps the Product Owner in the definition of the high-level concepts & customer value proposition.
  • Inspire innovative approaches to design. Leading client-facing meetings and workshops, explaining rationale for design decisions.
  • Creates, defines and demonstrates the interactions for the user flows for a service or product tasks
  • Designs the frameworks to organize information & help users understand how product or service will work & behave over time
  • Collaborates with other Design disciplines to integrate & address user needs and balance them against business, brand and technical goals & needs
  • Visualizes solutions, usually in the form of models, wireframes, documentation, or prototypes Addresses the service design or solution objectives, as well as consider the fine details of user interaction elements, components, labels & flows that people use to achieve their goals
  • Partners closely with front-end developers
  • Conceptualizes and provides support for the design conceptualization of a Customer Centered Product, infusing user values and defining the user experience considering the entire ecosystem.
  • Provides guidance on the product design to make it useful, usable, effective, desirable, and differentiated for both the people and businesses they serve.
  • Balances creative and business goals, manages client expectations and ensures delivery meets expectations.
  • Maintains and evolves Digital Principles and style guides for creating interactive, user-centric products and ensure all channels live up to these visual standards.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $140,100 - $234,850.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in related design field required, MS/MFA preferred
  • 10+ yrs experience in specialization such as user experience, design strategy, marketing activation design, interaction design, or visual and content design with willingness to broaden your own skillset into adjacent specializations while refining mastery of primary skillset.
  • Ability to tackle a diverse and complex set of design challenges, lead complex projects and recognize patterns to help develop creative, strategic, and scalable solutions for our client experience and engagement model.
  • Expert in digital design software and tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision, AfterEffects etc
  • Proficient in front end web development HTML/JS/CSS and rapid prototyping techniques
  • Expert in creating experience maps, user journeys and service blueprints, interaction models, flows, high fidelity wireframes, and UI / visual design
  • Master facilitator with proven track record running client engagements, demonstrating excellence in presentation polish, executive presence, and client orientation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (public speaking, storytelling, presentation building skills)
  • Experience working with design systems, components, and extensible assets
  • Familiarity and experience with AI tools for design
  • Proven history of delivering results on time, within budget, and with high level of execution
  • A creative optimist and self-starter who brings energy and enthusiasm to the work
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Desire to teach/coach junior designers in the team
  • CPG industry experience preferred, but not required


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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