User Experience I (Intern) - United States

Applications are accepted until further notice.  

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.  

Who You'll Work With  

Billions of people are counting on you. Join Cisco to help improve their online experiences! We’re looking for phenomenal people who thrive on the challenge of building great products. Our products include cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, TelePresence and a lot more. We’re looking for people who will help us build these technologies for the future and, more importantly, define what we should do when they all come together. Bring your knowledge of building great user experiences and take it to a new level as you dive in and help us build the future of communication and collaboration.  

What You’ll Do  

• Interaction Designer - Design end to end user experiences through brainstorming, conceptual models, use cases and scenarios, personas, wireframe mock-ups, interactions flows, low-fidelity prototypes, and specification documents.  
• Visual Designer - Design end to end user experiences through conceptual design, visual systems and language, mood boards, low- and medium-fidelity prototypes, final comps, and visual specification documents.  
• User Research -Plan and execute research studies with mentorship from the User Research Lead.  

Who You Are  

As a user experience (UX) specialist, you have an eye for users guides and a design philosophy, focusing on creating engaging and accessible interfaces. Your collaborative spirit enables you to work seamlessly with teams, articulating user needs and design solutions effectively. With an eye for detail and a dedication to inclusive design, you ensure that your work resonates with a diverse audience. Your curiosity keeps you at the forefront of design innovation, while your leadership skills allow you to advocate for user-centric approaches and mentor others. In your role, you are not just a designer but a strategic thinker, leveraging UX to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business success.  

Minimum Qualifications  

• Including but not limited to an upcoming graduate of a technical degree or certification program from a Technical Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-Year University.
• Recently completed or actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Information Sciences, Interaction Design, Visual Arts or a related field or other academic certification.  
• Deep understanding of user-centered design based on HCI, visual, or industrial design foundations.  
• UI/UX Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma  
• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Knowledge of version control  
• Project Management skills  
• Basic coding skills: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript