TEKsystems · 2 days ago
Principal Product Designer - Hardware Device
Burlingame, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$105/hr - $110/hr
8+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Principal-level Product Designer to join their hardware device team. This role is critical for maintaining the quality and consistency of wearable device experiences, requiring expertise in end-to-end product design and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
End-to-end product design for wearable devices
Advanced interaction and visual design with a focus on small-screen and hardware constraints
Systems thinking: building maintaining and evolving design systems components and patterns for wearables
Data-driven design decision-making including user research and usability testing for hardware/software experiences
Accessibility and inclusive design for diverse user groups and device form factors
Rapid iteration and feedback incorporation in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
Cross-functional partnership with Product Engineering Research Hardware and other teams
Stakeholder management and influence capability at all levels
Building strong relationships with XFN partners to solve issues and maintain a high bar for quality
Defining and refining the visual language and user experience for wearable devices
Driving alignment on design direction and priorities across multiple device form factors
Navigating ambiguity and complex problem spaces especially in 0 1 product development
Advocating for user-centric solutions and building empathy with consumers
Qualification
Required
Online portfolio showcasing hardware experience
Based in Seattle or Bay area
8+ years of design experience
8 years of professional experience in Product Design with a portfolio demonstrating impact at scale ideally in wearables or hardware/software integration
Proven track record of shipping high-quality products in fast-paced environments including 0 to 1 product launches
Mastery of product design tools Figma prototyping tool
Experience building and maintaining design systems and operating systems for large organizations
Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills
Ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal oversight
Preferred
Experience with 3D tools e.g. Unity
Wearable products or AI/ML modeling for wearables
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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