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# Principal Product Strategist - UX/UI

- **Company:** Planon
- **Location:** Nijmegen, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Design of User Interfaces, Mobile Application Software, Modular Design, Web Platforms, ReactJS, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5793576156

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in UI/UX design within a product environment.
 * Strong track record in leading and mentoring design teams.
 * Proven experience with Mobile applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in collaboration with the Engineering team.
 * Proven ability collaborating with tech teams to integrate new and legacy interfaces
 * Experience with meta-driven front-ends (ex: Angular, React, etc)
 * Highly proactive and autonomous, fluent in English is a must.
 * Experience and understanding of the technological aspects of blending legacy and modern frond-end approaches.

## Description

Do you want to define and drive the design vision across our digital platforms? At Planon, part of Schneider Electric you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our design function. In this role you will be responsible for modernizing our user experience, unifying legacy and modern front-end technologies, and establishing a scalable design framework that ensures a consistent experience across our applications.

This role reports directly into our CPO and you will work cross-functional to align design strategy with technology modernization efforts.

What will you do

 * Define and lead the UI/UX design strategy across all digital products.
 * Create a unified design framework that bridges legacy systems with modern front-end architecture.
 * Establish long-term design principles and governance for product development.
 * Identify and implement the "design glue" that connects legacy interfaces with modern user experiences during modernization.
 * Lead and mentor a team of 7 UI/UX designers by providing direction, coaching and support to strengthen the team's strategic capabilities.
 * Evaluate and introduce modern design tools and workflows, including AI-enabled design tools.
 * Ensure the design organization remains up to date with emerging UX/UI methodologies and technologies.

Profile

A company is nothing without its people. Our diverse group of employees is the beating heart of our business and the key to our collective success.


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