Principal Experience Designer
HP
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Palo Alto, CA · Posted August 13, 2026
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About the job
Principal Experience Designer
Description -
We are seeking a highly skilled UX/UI Designer with strong visual design expertise to join a diverse, multidisciplinary team focused on shaping the future of AI-driven experiences and human–computer interaction (HCI) . In this role, you will help visualize, prototype, and define forward-looking product concepts and strategic initiatives , translating complex technologies into intuitive, compelling user experiences.
You will collaborate closely with researchers, product leaders, engineers, and design peers to explore new interaction models, develop high-fidelity design systems, and craft polished visual experiences that bring emerging ideas to life.
** Candidate submissions MUST include a portfolio link**
What You’ll Do
Design intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces for next-generation AI and HCI experiences.
Translate complex concepts and emerging technologies into clear, elegant product experiences.
Create high-fidelity UI designs, interaction flows, and rapid prototypes using Figma.
Develop and maintain scalable design patterns and visual systems that support experimentation and innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, research, and strategy.
Communicate design vision through storyboards, prototypes, and presentations.
Contribute to strategic initiatives by visualizing future product concepts and experience directions.
Champion user-centered design practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
At least 10+ years of professional experience in UX/UI, product design, or interaction design.
Demonstrated high-level visual design skills with a strong portfolio of shipped digital products or concept work.
Advanced proficiency in Figma for UI design, prototyping, and design systems.
Strong understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and usability principles .
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile or iterative product environments.
Ability to translate abstract ideas and technical concepts into clear design solutions.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing AI-driven or data-rich product experiences .
Familiarity with human–computer interaction (HCI) principles and emerging interaction paradigms.
Experience building or contributing to design systems .
Comfort working in exploratory or 0→1 innovation environments .
Motion, prototyping, or storytelling skills that help communicate future product concepts.
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape future-facing AI and interaction experiences .
Collaboration with a diverse, multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and researchers.
A culture that values experimentation, creativity, and user-centered innovation.
The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview )
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job - Software
Schedule - Full time
Shift - No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel - 25%
Relocation - Yes Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
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