UI/UX Designer

Overview

Lead and execute complex UI/UX design initiatives across multiple product areas for Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, to improve user experiences for global network infrastructure management.

What you'll do

• Lead and execute complex design initiatives across multiple product areas.
• Conduct analysis of user needs and business requirements to identify context, pain points, and workflows.
• Perform audits of existing products and identify opportunities for iterative improvements.
• Maintain and evolve cross-portfolio UX guidelines to support a consistent and scalable user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with business goals, technical feasibility, and user expectations.
• Act as a thought leader in product design through mentoring and contributions to design innovation.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design or User Experience Design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates design process.
• Application of user-centered design principles, usability best practices, and accessibility standards.
• Utilization of design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar tools.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams that include developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving experience balancing user needs, technical constraints, and business goals.
• Ability to communicate and articulate design decisions in collaborative environments.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Background in visual design, including iconography, typography, and motion design.
• Experience building design systems and maintaining a design language across multiple products.

Details

• Flexible work environment.