Principal Product Designer - Hardware Device

Position Overview

We are seeking a Principal-level Product Designer Contract Worker to join our client's hardware device team. The contract duration is 3 months and hybrid in Burlingame or Seattle.

Top Skills

• Online portfolio showcasing hardware experience

• Based in Seattle or Bay area

• 8+ years of design experience

Description

Ideal candidates have 8 years of experience and demonstrate proficiency across all Product Design responsibilities. This role is critical to maintaining the quality and consistency of our wearable device experiences.

Wearables-Specific Product Design Skills

• End-to-end product design for wearable devices

• Advanced interaction and visual design with a focus on small-screen and hardware constraints

• Systems thinking: building, maintaining and evolving design systems components and patterns for wearables

• Data-driven design decision-making including user research and usability testing for hardware/software experiences

• Accessibility and inclusive design for diverse user groups and device form factors

• Rapid iteration and feedback incorporation in a fast-paced ambiguous environment

Collaboration Leadership

• Cross-functional partnership with Product Engineering Research Hardware and other teams

• Stakeholder management and influence capability at all levels

• Building strong relationships with XFN partners to solve issues and maintain a high bar for quality

Strategic Impact

• Defining and refining the visual language and user experience for wearable devices

• Driving alignment on design direction and priorities across multiple device form factors

• Navigating ambiguity and complex problem spaces especially in 0 1 product development

• Advocating for user-centric solutions and building empathy with consumers

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional experience in Product Design with a portfolio demonstrating impact at scale ideally in wearables or hardware/software integration

• Proven track record of shipping high-quality products in fast-paced environments including 0 to 1 product launches

• Mastery of product design tools Figma prototyping tool

• Experience building and maintaining design systems and operating systems for large organizations

• Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills

• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal oversight

• Bonus skills:

Experience with 3D tools e.g. Unity wearable products or AI/ML modeling for wearables

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burlingame, CA. The contract duration is 3 months. The position is hybrid. The pay range is $105.00 - $110.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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