TP-Link · 11 hours ago
Industrial Design Lead
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expTP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives. They are seeking a visionary Industrial Design Lead to guide the evolution of their global product identity, focusing on creating intelligent and human-centered designs for their product ecosystem.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and drive the creative direction for TP-Link’s product ecosystem
Translate the brand’s technological leadership into physical forms that feel intelligent, effortless, and human
Inspire, mentor, and challenge a team of designers to think beyond convention
Build a studio environment where curiosity, precision, and imagination thrive side by side
Collaborate with global engineering, product, and marketing partners to transform ideas into tangible products that are both visionary and manufacturable
Stay ahead of design and material trends
Experiment with form, light, and texture to discover new expressions of connectivity
Drive design research that explores how the next generation will live, work, and communicate
Craft stories that give meaning to design choices — stories that move teams, inspire leadership, and connect emotionally with users around the world
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Design or a related field
8+ years of professional design experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or mentorship role
Proven record of launching consumer products that blend advanced technology with refined design
Mastery of form, proportion, and visual storytelling
Expert in 3D modeling (Rhino, SolidWorks) and rendering (KeyShot, Adobe Suite, etc.)
Hands-on approach to prototyping and iteration
Deep understanding of design for manufacturing and user-centered design principles
A creative leader who inspires by example
Skilled communicator who can translate vision into action
Comfortable guiding cross-functional discussions between design, engineering, and marketing
Preferred
Experience in consumer electronics, smart home, or IoT products
Global design awareness — understanding how culture and context shape aesthetics
A portfolio that reflects both conceptual thinking and executional craft
Benefits
Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Company
TP-Link
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase