Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.
SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.
The Senior Product Designer plays a critical role in shaping intuitive, consistent, and scalable digital experiences that support Sonepar’s global business operations. This role combines strategic UX thinking and hands‑on UI execution, ensuring design solutions are grounded in real user needs while directly enabling business outcomes. As a senior member of the Digital Enterprise organization, you will own the end‑to‑end design process for complex, enterprise‑grade products. You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and global stakeholders to deliver solutions that are not only usable and accessible—but operationally effective, consistent, and aligned with Sonepar’s brand and long‑term digital strategy.
Work Location & Travel
Hybrid role based onsite in Irving, Texas, with regular in‑office presence required to support collaboration, design reviews, and key initiatives
Up to 30% travel to support business needs, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑regional alignment
Key Responsibilities
Strategic UX & Business‑Driven Design
- Lead research‑ and data‑informed design initiatives that solve complex workflow and operational challenges.
- Conduct UX assessments, benchmarking, and discovery activities to inform a pipeline of scalable digital solutions.
- Translate user insights and business strategy into thoughtful, practical design outcomes that support enterprise efficiency and growth.
End‑to‑End Product Design Ownership
- Own the full design lifecycle—from discovery and user flows to wireframes, interaction design, and polished visual execution.
- Design information‑dense interfaces and enterprise workflows that balance usability, accessibility, and operational requirements.
- Ensure designs adhere to accessibility standards and support a diverse, global user base.
Global Collaboration & Influence
- Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and global stakeholders across regions and operating companies.
- Share work early and often to gather feedback, build alignment, and drive consensus across teams.
- Clearly communicate design decisions, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence stakeholders toward effective, user‑centered solutions.
Design System Stewardship & Consistency
- Actively leverage, maintain, and enhance Sonepar’s design and brand systems to ensure consistency at scale.
- Ensure design standards are applied consistently across platforms, regions, and products.
- Contribute to the evolution of shared components, patterns, and guidelines that support long‑term scalability.
Innovation, AI & Continuous Improvement
- Explore and integrate AI‑enabled tools into design workflows to improve efficiency, speed, and design fidelity.
- Continuously evaluate and improve design processes, standards, and best practices.
- Stay current on emerging UX, UI, and digital design trends relevant to enterprise and B2B environments.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in product design at a senior level; experience in B2B environments and complex enterprise systems strongly preferred.
- Proven success designing information‑rich interfaces and end‑to‑end workflows that support operational users.
- Demonstrated ability to connect design decisions to business objectives and measurable outcomes.
Design & Technical Expertise
- Advanced proficiency in Figma, including design system libraries, Figma Variables, and Auto Layout.
- Experience with advanced prototyping and AI‑assisted tools (e.g., Figma Make, Code Connect).
- Working knowledge of Dev Mode to support effective developer handoff.
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards, usability principles, and responsive design.
Core Competencies
Customer & User Focus: Deep empathy for users and a strong understanding of operational pain points.
Communication & Influence: Ability to clearly articulate design rationale and guide diverse stakeholders toward aligned outcomes.
Critical Thinking: Strong ability to connect UX and UI decisions to broader business strategy and enterprise impact.
Adaptability & Curiosity: Willingness to learn, experiment, and evolve alongside changing business and technology needs.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field required
Master’s degree in UX Design, HCI, or a related discipline preferred
Certifications (Preferred)
UX or design certifications (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group, Interaction Design Foundation, Google UX)
Accessibility certifications (e.g., WCAG, Section 508)
Agile or product certifications (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)
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What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
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- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
