Cisco Senior Industrial Designer 

United States, California, San Francisco 

148084131

Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more relevant than ever before in our lives. Our employees' dynamic ideas impact everything imaginable - from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education, to public and private sectors, inquisitive cities, smart cars, and everyday devices in our homes. Here, that means you will take creative ideas from the drawing board to powerful solutions with real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with experienced mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your curiosity about connecting the unconnected. You’ll be part of a team that connects with its customers and enjoys having fun, and you’ll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be inspired.

As part of Cisco’s Product Experience team, you will…

• Communicate design ideas effectively via sketches, renderings, handmade prototypes, and 3D printed concept models.
• Use solid and surface modeling expertise to deliver adaptable and precise CAD packages to Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Create detailed drawings, CMF documents, and guidelines that enable engineering execution.
• Employ user-centered design principles based on customer usage research to create intuitive designs that improve functionality and user experience.
• Lead and chip in significantly to the design and development of product lines.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to reduce costs without compromising our products' elegance and premium feel.
• Proactively share updates and innovative solutions with management and the team.
• Maintain a deep understanding of engineering and scientific principles to ensure reliable product performance.
• Mentor other designers, setting clear expectations and guiding them through the design process.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions and design reviews to enhance creativity and problem-solving.
• Innovate by exploring new trends and technologies and integrating them into product designs.
• Advocate and establish design guidelines, standards and processes.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the full product development cycle, overcoming technical and business challenges while upholding design quality standards.
• Safeguard and evolve our Industrial Design Language and brand identity consistently with our ethos.
• Use your design and engineering skills to collaborate on non-product-based side projects that assist other teams.

• 6+ years of professional experience in industrial design and/or mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in 2D visualization, including sketching and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Mastery in SolidWorks solid modeling and advanced surfacing techniques.
• Additional skills in 3D CAD software such as Alias, Rhino, or PTC Creo are a plus.
• Proficiency in Keyshot and/or similar software for photorealistic rendering.
• Capable of autonomously planning and managing multiple projects.
• Proficient with multi-functional tools (Miro, Spreadsheets, Presentation software).
• Meticulously thorough, with a knack for maintaining high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• A proven track record of steering products from feasibility through to production.
• A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and part design.
• A standout colleague with keen analytical and social skills, able to navigate and synthesize diverse views into innovative, logical solutions.
• A robust and original portfolio showcasing a thorough product development process.