Principal Designer, Executive Communications

Job Description

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

Role Summary

Owns the design and visual storytelling of executive communications for Board-level and C-suite leaders. Partners with senior executives to translate company strategy into high-impact keynote presentations and internal communications for Tier 1 moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design executive messaging, keynotes, and communications for C-level and senior leadership audiences
• Lead visual storytelling that shapes and reinforces the company narrative across Tier 1 events and strategic moments
• Lead the design and creative process for mainstage, global keynotes.
• Develop advanced PowerPoint presentations, including complex animations, optimized for executive delivery
• Partner with video production teams and external agencies to deliver world-class experiences
• Act as a trusted creative advisor in high-stakes settings, facilitating alignment and decision-making
• Incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining design quality and narrative integrity
• Operate with speed and precision in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Collaborate across multiple functions and stakeholders to drive consistent executive communications

What you bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-7 years+ design experience for C-level executives and keynotes.
• Expert-level PowerPoint design and animation capabilities
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and competence with Figma
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite or Board-level communications
• Strong visual storytelling and narrative development skills
• Experience working with video teams and agencies on large-scale or Tier 1 events
• Proven ability to influence and operate effectively with senior executives
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

Behavioral Competencies

• Executive presence with a low-ego, feedback-driven mindset
• High accountability, discretion, and attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight timelines
  
  

Meet your team

The Corporate and Finance Communications, Content, and Multimedia team is a dynamic and multi-skilled group that champions thought leadership across SAP and beyond. We define SAP’s communication strategy and execute through compelling internal and external content and impactful visual storytelling.

Our team supports SAP’s executive leadership—including the CEO, CFO, COO, CCO, and CMO—by crafting and amplifying their personal brand profiles in alignment with SAP’s overarching corporate strategy. We deliver a wide range of strategic communications, including keynotes, speeches, social media content, presentations, media interviews, articles, blogs, opinion editorials, and more.

Location

• Anywhere in the U.S., near an SAP office (hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite per week)

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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Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 127,100 - 282,800 USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

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Requisition ID: 445818 | Work Area: Communication | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid