Full-Time

Staff Industrial Designer

Posted on 10/1/2024

SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe

1,001-5,000 employees

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid work model requires in-office presence on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Category
Industrial Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
SolidWorks

You match the following SimpliSafe's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Strong visualization skills: from quick concept sketching to complete presentation sketches, 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks, Rhino, Fusion 360, or similar programs), to rendering (Keyshot, VRay, or other similar programs)
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and working closely with engineers, delivering design documentations and specifying CMF (colors, materials, finish)
  • Excellent storytelling and narrative skills especially around your craft
  • An enthusiasm for building quick prototypes
  • Self-Direction towards excellent work outcomes and comfort in an ambiguous environment
  • Openness: Designers need to be flexible and open-minded. You are optimistic, generative, and open to new ideas and ways of working
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate Product Management, User Research and User Experience to set Industrial Design directions
  • Identify and translate user needs into design concepts
  • Develop and oversee designs from start to finish
  • Communicate concepts to design team, other multidisciplinary teams, and vendors
  • Work across a range of different product categories, materials and manufacturing processes
  • Achieve innovative and appropriate design solutions for Simplisafe home security products
  • This position does require the ability to travel occasionally
Desired Qualifications
  • A minimum of 6+ years professional experience in executing hardware design, outside of academic training
  • Completion of a bachelor degree in Industrial Design (or equivalent)
  • Proven track record of designing products that have both physical and digital components
  • Experience working in highly collaborative design teams, or other multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience with high-quality consumer products is a plus

SimpliSafe offers home security systems that protect residences and small businesses from intrusions and emergencies. Their products include customizable security cameras, smart locks, and sensors, all designed for easy wireless installation. The company stands out with features like visual verification of alarms and a user-friendly setup process. SimpliSafe's goal is to enhance safety through accessible security solutions, generating revenue from equipment sales and subscription monitoring services.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$182.6M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SimpliSafe's AI integration enhances proactive security measures and crime prevention.
  • The company's UL certification improves emergency response efficiency and consumer safety.
  • Growing demand for smart home integration boosts SimpliSafe's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from DIY systems like Ring and Nest threatens market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may outpace SimpliSafe's current technology offerings.
  • Privacy concerns over AI surveillance could impact reputation and sales.

What makes SimpliSafe unique

  • SimpliSafe offers customizable security systems tailored to individual customer needs.
  • Their systems feature wireless installation and long battery life for convenience.
  • SimpliSafe's visual verification feature enhances police response times during emergencies.

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Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.

Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.

Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.

401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.

Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.

Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.

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