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Senior UX Designer at Ciena — Gurgaon

Experience5–6 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modehybrid
Levelsenior
Posted14 Sept 2026

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About Ciena

Ciena is hiring in Gurgaon in telecom. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

user-centered design
usability best practices
accessibility standards
Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
user research
usability testing
heuristic evaluations

The role

A product designer at a network automation technology company shapes user experiences for infrastructure management by applying user-centered design and usability testing, while maintaining design systems and prototyping interfaces with Figma. The role also contributes to accessibility standards and user research.

Full job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, delivers open automation solutions that help service providers, enterprises, and governments simplify network operations across physical and virtual environments. This role contributes to the evolution of user experiences that support global infrastructure management and operational efficiency. The position offers the opportunity to drive innovation through research, strategy, and product design.

How You Will Make An Impact

Lead and execute complex design initiatives across multiple product areas.Conduct analysis of user needs and business requirements to identify context, pain points, and workflows.Perform audits of existing products and identify opportunities for iterative improvements.Maintain and evolve cross-portfolio UX guidelines to support a consistent and scalable user experience.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with business goals, technical feasibility, and user expectations.Act as a thought leader in product design through mentoring and contributions to design innovation.

The Must Haves

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Product Design or User Experience Design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates design process.Application of user-centered design principles, usability best practices, and accessibility standards.Utilization of design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar tools.Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations.Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams that include developers, product managers, and stakeholders.Problem-solving experience balancing user needs, technical constraints, and business goals.Ability to communicate and articulate design decisions in collaborative environments.

Nice To Haves

Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field.Background in visual design, including iconography, typography, and motion design.Experience building design systems and maintaining a design language across multiple products.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.