Checkout Experience Design Director (Hybrid)

PayPal, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 359,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus and equity potential

Job summary

PayPal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Experience Design - Checkout to shape checkout experiences across our platform. You will lead a team, align with Product and Engineering, and elevate design standards at scale, while advocating for customers with clarity and impact.

The role emphasizes building durable design systems, governance, and delivering high-quality, intuitive checkout flows in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience leading others.
• Experience optimizing complex flows at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate a clear vision and strategy for Checkout experiences.
• Lead design planning and execution with Product and Engineering.
• Strengthen design systems, governance, and review mechanisms.
• Represent Design to senior stakeholders with storytelling and influence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Checkout design experience

Design systems

Storytelling & executive influence

Collaboration with Product & Eng

Ambiguity navigation

Strong craft

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years design leadership

Job description

PayPal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Experience Design - Checkout to shape checkout experiences across our platform. You will lead a team, align with Product and Engineering, and elevate design standards at scale, while advocating for customers with clarity and impact.

The role emphasizes building durable design systems, governance, and delivering high-quality, intuitive checkout flows in a fast-moving environment.