Hei Der, I'm Erik Sagen

Lead Product UX Designer @ Paychex

For over 20 years I've worked at the intersection of UX and UI, shaped by a love of illustration, storytelling, and game design. I build systems that feel human, mentor teams, and uncover the story in every interaction. When I'm not designing, I'm probably watching movies or tinkering with projects like this site.

💎 Top skills:
  • User Interface
  • User Experience
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

  • Innovative design solutions
  • Mentoring & developing talent
  • Human-centered design principles
  • Design processes & workflows

Specialties

  • Design leadership
  • Team mentorship
  • Strategic thinking
  • User interface & experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Work experience

Lead Product UX Designer at Paychex

— Present

Senior Product Designer at AOL

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Designer at Magnatag Visible Systems

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Design philosophy

I focus on clarity, people, and results. Using empathy, systems thinking, and creative problem-solving, I design solutions that work for users and work for the business.

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