Senior Director of Design & Advanced Development
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$264,000 - $323,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-10-17
Responsibilities
- Lead the Front-End Innovation team in generating product concepts and designs.
- Inspire and mentor a team of Industrial Designers and Product Design Engineers.
- Pitch future-focused concepts to align with business goals.
- Foster a studio culture of creativity and technical feasibility.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, R&D, and Product Development teams.
- Ensure concepts are achievable through knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
- Maintain a consumer-focused mindset to develop market-leading products.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Product Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in product design and innovation.
- Strong portfolio showcasing category-defining consumer products.
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
- Ability to communicate ideas effectively across all organizational levels.
- Technical foundation in high-volume manufacturing.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo, KeyShot, and Adobe Suite.
