Senior UX/UI Designer

VIGI Retail Solution; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and drinks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Gym membership

401k contributions

Bi-annual reviews and pay increases

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

A leading technology company in Irvine is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to lead design initiatives for their digital products. This role requires 5+ years of UX/UI design experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to conduct user research. The ideal candidate will oversee the creation of user flows, prototypes, and design guidelines to elevate product experiences. The position offers a salary range of $140K-$165K and a variety of benefits including health insurance and a gym membership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design or UX/UI design.
• Experience leading user research initiatives and implementing insights into product strategy.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and design leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic UX/UI vision that supports business objectives.
• Lead design-thinking workshops to address user experience challenges.
• Oversee the creation of wireframes and high-fidelity designs.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior UX/UI Designer to lead design initiatives and strategy for our digital products. In this role, you will develop UX approaches aligned with business goals, contribute to user research efforts, and help shape design frameworks that drive innovation. You will lead design initiatives, drive cross-functional projects, and advocate user-centered design principles to create exceptional product experiences that elevate customer satisfaction and deliver sustained user value.

Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership

• Develop strategic UX/UI vision while delivering practical design solutions that directly support business objectives and product goals
• Lead design-thinking workshops to address complex user experience challenges.
• Define and maintain design principles, guidelines, and patterns for consistency across all products.
• Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to enhance team performance and collaboration.

Research & Innovation

• Direct user research initiatives to identify user needs, behaviors, and market opportunities.
• Translate insights from research into actionable design strategies and innovative solutions.l
• Stay updated on emerging design trends and technologies to suggest product improvements.
• Develop forward-thinking design concepts that differentiate our products in the market
• Establish UX metrics and frameworks to continuously evaluate and improve designs.

Design Direction

• Oversee the creation of wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• Review and provide critical feedback on design work to ensure quality and consistency
• Make high-level design decisions that balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals
• Define interaction models and design patterns that can scale across multiple products
• Ensure brand consistency and cohesiveness across all digital touchpoints

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders
• Communicate design decisions and rationale effectively
• Create and maintain design documentation, style guides, and pattern libraries
• Contribute to TP-Link's design system and component library

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in product design or UX/UI design
• Experience leading user research initiatives and implementing insights into product strategy
• Excellence in communication and presentation skills, particularly with executive stakeholders
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, design leadership, and problem-solving abilities (include a viewable link with access instructions in your application)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for networking products, consumer electronics and smart home ecosystems
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
• Knowledge of advanced research methodologies and analytics
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with animation and interaction design

Salary Range: $140K-$165K

• Free snacks and drinks
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit, valuing diverse perspectives. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth‑oriented workplace for everyone. We invite you to join our vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.