Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Meet the Team Join a creative and multidisciplinary team of designers, researchers, and strategists dedicated to crafting exceptional user experiences. We focus on solving complex problems through empathy, iterative design, and a deep understanding of user needs. Our team values diverse perspectives and works closely with product and engineering partners to bring innovative ideas to life across Cisco’s product portfolio. Your Impact As a UI/UX Designer I, you will play a key role in shaping the look and feel of our digital products and services. You will drive the design process from initial concept to final handoff, balancing user goals with technical constraints and business objectives. Working within a professional product team, you will create intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling interfaces that enhance the way our customers interact with our technology. Design Execution: Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively to stakeholders and engineering teams. User-Centric Research: Support user research initiatives, including usability testing and competitive analysis, to gather insights that drive design improvements. Design System Integration: Utilize and contribute to our design system to ensure visual and functional consistency across various platforms and products. Professional Collaboration: Participate in design reviews and critiques, providing and receiving constructive feedback to refine design solutions and ensure high-quality delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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.) Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience,
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, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more
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. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods o