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.

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.

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

In the past few years I've been helping design experiences for HCM (Human Capital Management) and payroll. Prior to that worked in the media space at AOL/Yahoo. View the full timeline for more.

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