Full-Time

Lead Industrial Designer

Posted on 2/22/2023

Verkada

Verkada

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based physical security solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Hardware

Compensation Overview

$100,000 - $255,000Annually

Senior

Burlingame, CA, USA

Requirements
  • A website or digital portfolio is required for consideration
  • A proven record of mass produced products with in-hand examples
  • 8+ years of experience as an Industrial Designer, developing consumer or enterprise electronics products
  • Experience with cameras, environmental sensors, control systems, or connected devices is preferred
  • Consistency in designing challenging and innovative product solutions with a high level of sensitivity to form and function, attention to detail, and conceptual clarity. Deep understanding of new product development lifecycle in a quick-to-market environment
  • Experience working directly with mechanical, electrical, and optical engineers to solve problems in a collaborative team environment
  • A strong understanding of CMF development, material properties, manufacturing processes, and production timelines
  • A generalist approach to technical skills: design strategy, customer insights, form development, sketching, physical prototyping at various levels of fidelity, package design, 3D modeling, and CMF exploration and selection
  • Proficient in 2D & 3D digital tools like Solidworks, Rhino, Keyshot, C4D, Adobe Suite, etc
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 15%
Responsibilities
  • Help create the visual and physical language of our brand through the design of our hardware with a focus on our core product line - Cameras
  • Lead a team of multi-disciplinary designers providing creative guidance to reinforce a consistent brand voice across a growing product portfolio
  • Provide creative vision by effectively presenting your design concepts and strategy to peers and key stakeholders from initial concept through to mass production and market launch
  • Utilize user-centric thinking and keen aesthetic sensibility to align our brand to customer needs
  • Collaborate with our hardware engineering team to explore, prototype & test new product concepts to finalize form, CMF & packaging
  • Work closely with design, engineering, product management, operations, and marketing on complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment
  • Work with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners to define & assist as your designs go to production
  • Contribute concepts and problem solving across multiple projects
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience designing products for IP66+ and IK08+
  • Packaging design, development, and testing procedures

Verkada offers a comprehensive environment prioritizing security and technological sophistication. With its fully integrated cloud-based B2B physical security platform, Verkada supports businesses by seamlessly combining video security, access control, and sensor technologies. This integration not only enhances safety but also minimizes security risks, making it an ideal workplace for those dedicated to advancing secure and scalable technology solutions in a collaborative setting.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$444.3M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

106%

Benefits

Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage

Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays

Wellness allowance

Commuter benefits

Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

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