Senior UX/UI Designer

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior UX/UI Designer to join the ZPE Systems Team in Fremont, CA.

We are seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centered software experiences within our hardware-software product ecosystem. While the primary focus of this role is software UX, the role operates within a product environment where hardware and software are closely connected, requiring an understanding of how the software layer interacts with physical devices and infrastructure. This position leads the end-to-end design process from user research and discovery through wireframing, prototyping, and production-ready delivery, translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible workflows.

 

Salary Range:  $135,000-$155,000 per year

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS - LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
 

User Research & Insights

• Lead user-centered discovery efforts to understand user needs, define experience requirements, and shape product design strategy from concept through delivery.
• Conduct user research and usability studies with internal stakeholders and external customers to identify user needs, behaviors, and challenges.
• Translate research insights into actionable design recommendations that support product strategy and roadmap decisions.
• Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms to continuously validate and improve design solutions.
• Use quantitative data (analytics, A/B test results, heatmaps) alongside qualitative research to support data-informed design decisions.

End-to-End Design Execution

• Lead the design process from discovery and research through wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and final production-ready deliverables.
• Create and maintain design artifacts, including user flows, journey maps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design system components that represent the end-user experience.
• Design responsive, mobile-first experiences that function effectively across devices, screen sizes, and platforms.
• Partner with product management, engineering, and stakeholders to ensure design intent is maintained throughout implementation.
• Participate in design reviews, critiques, and sprint ceremonies to maintain quality and alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Hardware-Software Experience Design

• Design software interfaces that clearly communicate hardware states, device status, diagnostics, and system health information to users.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, firmware, and embedded systems teams to understand device capabilities and constraints that inform software UX decisions.
• Create workflows for device setup, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting that connect the physical and digital product experience.

Design Systems & Visual Design

• Contribute to the development and governance of the design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and reusability across products.
• Define and maintain visual design standards, including typography, color, spacing, iconography, and component patterns.
• Deliver organized, implementation-ready design specifications and assets to support engineering teams.

Information Design & Simplification

• Translate complex IT and network concepts into clear, user-friendly workflows that help users take informed action.
• Design progressive disclosure patterns and contextual guidance that reduce cognitive load for both new and experienced users.

Content & Microcopy Strategy

• Develop and maintain in-product microcopy and content strategy that promotes clarity, confidence, and trust.
• Develop and maintain a voice and tone framework for product-facing content that aligns with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with product and technical writing teams to create consistent, user-centered language across the product suite.

Accessibility & Global Design

• Ensure all design solutions meet or exceed WCAG accessibility standards.
• Design for global audiences with consideration for localization, cultural context, and internationalization requirements.

Stakeholder Management & Mentoring

• Present design concepts, rationale, and trade-offs to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to build alignment around user-centered design decisions.

Promote design-thinking methodologies across the organization and facilitate workshops that support user-centered innovation

• BA/BS degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a demonstrated portfolio of shipped digital products.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design patterns.
• Proven experience conducting user research and usability testing and applying findings to improve product experiences.
• Experience designing responsive, cross-platform experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Working knowledge of WCAG accessibility guidelines and inclusive design practices.
• Experience designing for global audiences, including localization and internationalization considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to work within Agile/Scrum environments and collaborate effectively with product managers and engineers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present and explain design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience documenting design rationale and specifications.
• Degree in HCI, Design, or related discipline.
• Experience in enterprise, SaaS, or IT/network management product environments.
• Experience designing software interfaces for hardware-software or IoT products, including device management dashboards, setup flows, or monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and design-to-development handoff workflows.
• Experience building, scaling, and governing design systems.
• Background in content design or UX writing.
• Experience with data visualization or dashboard design for complex data sets, including real-time device or system telemetry.
• Knowledge of design operations (DesignOps), including tooling, workflows, and team process optimization.
• Experience mentoring or managing other designers.
• Familiarity with analytics and experimentation platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar, Optimizely, or similar).
• Certification in accessibility or hands-on experience with assistive technologies.