Mediabistro logo
job logo

Principal Designer, Executive Communications

SAP Belgium NV/SA, New York, NY, USA

Pay: $127,100-$282,800/yr

Job type: Full Time


What you’ll do

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)

Compensation Range Transparency

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 annual combined range for this position is 127,100 - 282,800. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

#J-18808-Ljbffr