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April 2, 2026
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UI/UX Designer I (Full Time) - United States

San Jose, California, US
Full-time
Hybrid
$94K/yr - $138K/yr
New Grad, Entry Level
Cisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. As a UI/UX Designer I, you will shape the look and feel of digital products, create intuitive interfaces, and support user research initiatives to enhance customer interactions with technology.
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Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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, plus 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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
  • Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
  • Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
  • Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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