Principal Designer, Networking

Cisco

. Shape complex, cross-product Networking journeys that help customers keep networks running and resolve problems faster .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $233,900 - $330,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shaping complex Networking experiences through interaction design, visual design, information architecture, and prototyping. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering coherent product experiences while leveraging customer insights and technical depth.

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Interaction DesignVisual DesignInformation ArchitecturePrototypingAI Research Synthesis

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Hard Skills

PrototypingInteraction DesignVisual DesignInformation ArchitectureCustomer Insights AnalysisProduct Opportunity IdentificationDesign ValidationData VisualizationDesign Standards ApplicationConsumer-Product Clarity

Soft Skills

Design JudgmentCollaborationInfluenceMentorshipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD

Industry Keywords

NetworkingCloud EnvironmentsOn-Premises SolutionsHybrid EnvironmentsCustomer Journey Mapping

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape complex, cross-product Networking journeys that help customers keep networks running and resolve problems faster
Partner with Networking teams to identify high-value customer jobs across products
Shape coherent experience direction using customer and market insight
Make experience direction tangible through narratives and prototypes
Help teams translate direction into deliverable product experiences
Build alignment through design judgment and influence
Collaborate with Cisco Cloud Control and teams across Cisco on shared customer journeys
Bring Networking customer context and technical depth to shared Cisco experience decisions
Personally design and prototype critical experience elements
Work across portfolio-level direction, interaction design, visual design, information architecture, and data visualization
Carry designs through validation, production partnership, delivery, and iteration
Create clear, intentional, visually refined experiences without sacrificing depth, intelligence, or customer control

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus 15 years of related experience, or Master's degree plus 12 years, or PhD plus 8 years, or equivalent related work experience
Experience turning customer and market signals into product opportunities
Portfolio demonstrating interaction design, visual design, information architecture, and prototyping
At least one portfolio project personally designed and carried from concept through launch
Clearly distinguish personal contributions from work directed, reviewed, or influenced
Experience leading complex product design work across multiple teams, subject areas, or products from discovery through delivery and iteration
Experience using AI to synthesize research, explore and prototype ideas, and validate design direction
Sound judgment regarding where intelligent and agentic experiences improve customer outcomes
Online portfolio link required
Preferred: experience using workshops and design exploration to align partners and shape product direction
Preferred: experience influencing senior partners through recommendations and trade-off analysis
Preferred: experience raising design quality through critique, mentorship, reusable practices, or design standards
Preferred: experience applying consumer-product clarity and polish to technically complex workflows
Preferred: experience shaping coherent experiences across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
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 annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Incentive compensation for sales-plan employees, subject to applicable Cisco plan