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Senior Industrial Designer

Samsung Research America
Location
201 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Samsung Design Innovation Center
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred in Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of professional Industrial Design experience with a strong portfolio
  • Strong traditional design capabilities including sketching, 3D visualization, physical mock-up development, and ergonomics
  • Demonstrated portfolio showcasing AI-assisted concept exploration and storytelling
  • Deep understanding of human-centered design methodologies
  • Excellent visual storytelling and presentation skills
Nice to have
  • Experience developing consumer products through engineering and manufacturing phases
What the job really is

The Senior Industrial Designer at Samsung Design Innovation Center will focus on developing and communicating innovative consumer products, particularly in emerging categories like wearables. The role involves leveraging AI to enhance the design process, creating physical prototypes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate user insights into compelling product concepts. The designer will also engage in storytelling and present design ideas to stakeholders while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and human-centered design.

Benefits
  • Base pay range of $163,600 — $224,600 USD
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Generous benefits package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant collaboration with teams in Korea, which may require travel
  • Focus on AI-native design may require a strong willingness to adapt to new technologies
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