UI/UX Designer I (Full Time) - United States
Cisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
Available soon. Applicants may be contacted directly if a relevant position opens. Applications 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.
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.
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).
Benefits U.S. employees are offered benefits, 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. Employees may also be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non‑exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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
Salary New York City Metro Area: $94,200.00 – $137,500.00. Non‑Metro New York State & Washington State: $84,000.00 – $122,200.00.
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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.
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.
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).
Benefits U.S. employees are offered benefits, 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. Employees may also be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non‑exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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
Salary New York City Metro Area: $94,200.00 – $137,500.00. Non‑Metro New York State & Washington State: $84,000.00 – $122,200.00.
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