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Director, Industrial Design

True Anomaly
Location
Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO, or Washington DC, or Remote
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Design and Creative
Salary
$205,000 - $320,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven experience leading designers, including hiring and mentoring
  • Strong portfolio showcasing hardware design leadership
  • Fluency with engineering constraints related to structural and thermal challenges
  • Experience in consumer, automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical, or industrial equipment design
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of defense and space industries
  • Active security clearance
What the job really is

As the Director of Industrial Design at True Anomaly, you will establish and lead the industrial design function, creating a compelling design language for hardware products like spacecraft and interceptors. You will work closely with engineers, hire and mentor a design team, and influence design decisions from the early stages of product development. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of space security hardware, allowing you to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $205,000 - $320,000
  • Equity
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
Things to weigh
  • Remote work is considered for the right candidate, but preference is for candidates near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO
  • The role requires a hands-on approach until the team is built, indicating a potentially high workload initially
  • No specific details on the work environment or physical demands are provided, which may vary
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