Principal Brand Designer, Design Systems

Cisco is hiring a Principal Brand Designer, Design Systems to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Brand Designer, Design Systems, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Iterate based on feedback and data • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Conduct and apply user research What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget • Home office and wellness stipends • Competitive salary and meaningful equity How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Cisco is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in Figma • Ability to give and receive feedback • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Understanding of accessibility and usability Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning