Staff UI Designer

Cisco is hiring a Staff UI Designer to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff UI Designer, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). 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: • Iterate based on feedback and data • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Conduct and apply user research What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Paid parental leave • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays 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 • Understanding of accessibility and usability • Ability to give and receive feedback • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Strong visual and interaction design skills Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)