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Athena

Mid-Level UX/Product Designer

Athena, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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This is an individual contributor (IC) position for a mid-level designer who is passionate about solving complex UX problems in enterprise cybersecurity. You'll create compelling, data-rich interfaces that translate complex security data into clear, actionable visualizations. This role is perfect for someone committed to growing from good to great through continuous improvement in craft, curiosity, and collaboration.

What You'll Do

Design enterprise‑grade interfaces with exceptional visual and interaction design skills for complex cybersecurity workflows

Build and maintain comprehensive design systems and component libraries that scale across multiple product lines

Create sophisticated data visualizations that make complex enterprise security data accessible and actionable

Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver design solutions that balance user needs with technical constraints

Contribute to design strategy and help establish UX design standards across the organization

Participate in design critiques and user research sessions to validate and iterate on design decisions

What You'll Bring

3–5 years of experience

designing intuitive, scalable UX for complex technical workflows, ideally in enterprise IT, cybersecurity, developer tools, or security products

Strong visual and interaction design skills

with a sharp eye for clarity, structure, typography, color theory, and layout

Experience with design systems

including component libraries, style guides, and design tokens

Enterprise product experience

with specific expertise in

data visualization

for complex applications (dashboards, analytics, reporting tools)

Systems thinking

approach with attention to consistency, scalability, and maintainability

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and exploring new design paradigms and interaction patterns

Proficiency in Figma

and experience with design handoff processes

Knowledge of accessibility standards

(WCAG) and inclusive design practices

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strong portfolio

(required) showcasing end‑to‑end UX work, visual design skills, data visualization, and the ability to solve complex problems

A

growth mindset : eager to deepen your skills, refine your craft, and evolve as a designer

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collaborative spirit : open to feedback, iterative in approach, and energized by remote distributed teamwork

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sense of ownership : self‑directed, thoughtful, and focused on delivering real impact

Location:

U.S.-based;

Bay Area preferred

for in‑person collaboration

Bonus Points For

Experience with AI‑powered workflows, CLI/API interfaces, or observability/security dashboards

Familiarity with Lean UX, agile product development, and experimentation practices

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Computer and Network Security

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