Visual Design Specialist (f/m/d)

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

 

What you`ll do

 

As a Visual Design Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our design initiatives, focusing on crafting a visually stunning and cohesive design language for a large enterprise. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the visual theme enhances user experience and aligns with our brand identity.

 

• Follow industry best practices when designing UI elements at scale.
• Develop and maintain a robust, low-maintenance design token architecture to ensure cohesive, scalable UI elements across teams and products.
• Create consistent, high-quality UI components for our Web Design System.
• Create and maintain UI components across different theming modes.
• Proactively identify and resolve visual design inconsistencies.
• Enhance and maintain handoff and design processes across products and teams.
• Collaborate with designers to integrate the Web Design System into product development.

 

We'd love to hear from you if you:

 

• Are able to create visually appealing, innovative, and effective designs, preferably for B2B applications.
• Have a proven track record in designing elements of a design language, including color, typography, illustration, iconography, spacing, and layout.
• Are proficient in Figma and its best practices, such as auto-layout, Dev Mode, Variables, etc., and other industry-standard tools.
• Have demonstrated experience in effectively managing design tokens, such as with Figma Token Studio.
• Manage and organize high-volume Figma libraries.
• Have proven experience in developing scalable designs across platforms.
• Can create high-quality UI elements from scratch and manage their variables at scale.
• Can adapt UI components promptly based on user feedback.
• Have a structured, independent working style with a passion for accuracy and a positive, self-motivated attitude.

What you bring

 

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Interface Design, Industrial Design, Media Design, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience leading visual design projects, ideally in a global environment
• Attention to detail without sacrificing usability and adaptability
• A stunning design portfolio that showcases a spectrum of creative design solutions
• Ability to present ideas clearly and compellingly across diverse cultures
• Familiarity with accessibility standards is beneficial
• Strong English skills; German skills are advantageous

 

Meet your team

 

Join the Web Design System team, a diverse group of around 30+ members within SAP’s central design organization. We develop the SAP Web Design System and Design Language for all web-based SAP products, driving innovation and consistency for millions of users worldwide.

 

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects, refine valuable skills, and gain experience in the international environment of a large software company. If you believe you are a good fit for this position, we would love to see your portfolio and discuss how your expertise could benefit our team!

 

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio link.  

 

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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 433941 | Work Area: Software-User Experience | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time or Part Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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