Senior UX/UI Designer

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

About Legrand

ABOUT US

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North And Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. 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. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power And Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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