UI/UX Designer I (Full Time) - United States

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. 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 Skills 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 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 Company Overview Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is