Industrial Design Lead

TP-Link Systems Inc. • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Industrial Design Lead — TP-Link | Irvine, California
Design the Future of Connection
At TP-Link, we believe that technology should not only connect — it should belong.
Our products live in people’s homes, on their desks, and in their daily rhythms. We design experiences that quietly empower, simplify, and inspire.
We’re looking for a visionary Industrial Design Lead to guide the evolution of TP-Link’s global product identity — from Wi-Fi routers and smart home devices to entirely new categories of connected experiences.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the visual and emotional language of one of the world’s most trusted technology brands.
At TP-Link, you’ll join a team that believes design has the power to make technology feel invisible — and deeply personal.
You’ll have the freedom to experiment, the resources to build, and the platform to influence how millions experience connection every day.
Come build the invisible — beautifully.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.
• Every product begins with a narrative. You’ll craft stories that give meaning to design choices — stories that move teams, inspire leadership, and connect emotionally with users around the world.

Benefits

• Free snacks and drinks
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees