Product Design Manager at Cisco Systems
San Jose, California, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Engineers, Evaluations, Product Strategy, Interaction Design, Team Development, Design Tools, Figma, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Design Leadership, Professional Development, Information Architecture, Enterprise Security, Adobe Creative Suite, Decision Making

Industry

Graphic Design/Web Design

Description

The application window is expected to close on March 30, 2025
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Product Design Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of AI-driven security products. Your leadership will drive design excellence, user experience innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our security products are user-friendly, effective, and impactful. We are looking for a strong product designer first and foremost, capable of going deep into design challenges while coaching and guiding others as needed. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure high-quality execution and strategic design leadership. You will collaborate with a globally distributed design team, working across multiple time zones to drive cohesive user experiences.

  • Lead and mentor a team of designers, ensuring high standards of design craft and execution.
  • Drive user-centered design strategies for AI security products, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers.
  • Shape the overall product strategy by applying domain expertise and advocating for human-centered design.
  • Be responsible for hiring, performance reviews, rewards planning, and professional development of the design team.
  • Present compelling design narratives to stakeholders, influencing product direction with strong storytelling and communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of related experience, or Master’s degree + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience.
  • Experience in Interaction Design, Information Architecture, and Visual Design to create human-centered product experiences.
  • Experience leading and mentoring designers while driving strategic design initiatives.
  • Proven experience to manage and execute multi-quarter, cross-functional projects involving product, engineering, and research teams.
  • Strong experience in design research methodologies to facilitate collaboration, problem-solving, and user-driven decision-making.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience designing for enterprise security or SaaS products.
  • Knowledge of AI-powered interaction design and data visualization techniques.
  • Background in startup environments or design agencies with hands-on experience.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience leading hiring activities and team development, including interviewing and performance evaluations.
  • Strong storytelling and communication skills to articulate design decisions effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of designers, ensuring high standards of design craft and execution.
  • Drive user-centered design strategies for AI security products, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers.
  • Shape the overall product strategy by applying domain expertise and advocating for human-centered design.
  • Be responsible for hiring, performance reviews, rewards planning, and professional development of the design team.
  • Present compelling design narratives to stakeholders, influencing product direction with strong storytelling and communication skills
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