Cisco Systems is a leading company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity in the AI era. They are seeking a UI/UX Designer I to shape the look and feel of their digital products, driving the design process from concept to final handoff while collaborating with product and engineering teams.
Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively to stakeholders and engineering teams
Support user research initiatives, including usability testing and competitive analysis, to gather insights that drive design improvements
Utilize and contribute to our design system to ensure visual and functional consistency across various platforms and products
Participate in design reviews and critiques, providing and receiving constructive feedback to refine design solutions and ensure high-quality delivery
Qualification
Required
Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelor's degree program. Relevant fields include: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field
A portfolio of work demonstrating a foundational understanding of UI/UX principles, including layout, typography, and user flow
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, specifically Figma or Adobe Creative Suite
Solid understanding of the end-to-end design process, from discovery and ideation to final delivery
Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship
Preferred
Experience creating interactive prototypes to demonstrate motion, transitions, and functionality
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and articulate design decisions and their rationale
Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and how design specifications translate to front-end development
Experience conducting or assisting in qualitative user research, interviews, or survey analysis
Proficiency in AI-assisted prototyping workflows for rapid iteration (e.g. Cursor, Figma Make etc.)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
