Senior UX/UI Designer
Apply NowCompany: TP-Link Systems Inc.
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
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.
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
Salary Range: TBD
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
15 days accrued vacation
11 paid holidays
Bi-annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Free lunch Friday
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. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we 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. If you share our passion
and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc
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.
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
Salary Range: TBD
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
15 days accrued vacation
11 paid holidays
Bi-annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Free lunch Friday
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. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we 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. If you share our passion
and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc