Principal UX Designer

Job Title

Principal UX Designer

Summary:

Amadeus is seeking a Principal UX Designer to lead the strategy, vision, and execution of user experiences across our HOS design and product teams. You will play a key role in defining and delivering innovative, scalable solutions for complex B2B and B2C hospitality products in the mid-market segment, balancing visionary thinking with hands-on design execution, crafting intuitive experiences that delight users and drive measurable business impact. You’ll also collaborate across disciplines to turn ambitious ideas into elegant, user-centered solutions that help shape the future of travel technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end design process for major initiatives, from initial concepts and user flows to wireframes, interactive prototypes, and detailed specifications;

Translate complex and ambiguous ideas into clear, compelling user experiences that deliver real value;

Push creative boundaries and challenge the status quo to drive innovation across products and platforms;

Champion a user-first approach, fostering a strong design culture focused on empathy, accessibility, and data-driven decision making;

Plan, conduct, and analyze user research to uncover insights that inform and validate design solutions;

Apply research findings and behavioral data to continuously refine and elevate user experiences;

Facilitate design workshops and sprints to align teams around a shared product vision;

Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, UX Designers, and User Researchers to define strategies, roadmaps, and deliverables;

Collaborate with internal design teams including the Design Factory and HOS Platform to ensure design quality, scalability, and consistency across touchpoints;

Mentor and guide junior designers, helping them grow their craft and confidence;

Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and design excellence;

Contribute to and inspire the broader Amadeus UX community by sharing knowledge, best practices, and thought leadership.

About the Ideal Candidate:

10+ years of experience designing digital products within large, complex ecosystems, including at least 5 years working in cross-functional environments;

Proven experience designing and delivering B2B products;

Strong track record leading product discovery and delivery through iterative design cycles;

Skilled in collaborating with global, distributed teams;

Deep UX and research expertise, grounded in a customer-first, data-informed mindset;

Proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Jira, and Miro;

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences;

Comfortable operating in ambiguity, bringing clarity and alignment to complex challenges.

What We Can Offer You:

A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.

A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

Is this your next challenge? Apply now!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.