Job Description

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we\'ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world\'s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You\'ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That\'s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital\xc2\xae, G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, SanDisk\xc2\xae and WD\xc2\xae brands.

Today\'s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It\'s You & Western Digital. Together, we\'re the next BIG thing in data.



As the Senior Industrial Designer - Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products. You will lead a team of industrial designers, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives, and excellence is the standard. Your role will involve both hands-on design work and leadership responsibilities to drive the design process from concept to production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and marketing, to deliver exceptional consumer electronics products that exceed customer expectations. * Lead and inspire a team of industrial designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of excellence.

• Develop design strategies, conceptualize ideas, and create compelling design concepts for consumer electronics products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project goals, user needs, and technical constraints.
• Conduct research, analyze market trends, and identify opportunities to create innovative and user-centric product designs.
• Drive the design process, including sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and iterative testing to refine and validate designs.
• Conduct design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to design principles, brand guidelines, and quality standards.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies relevant to the consumer electronics industry.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness of designs.
• Present design concepts and ideas to stakeholders, including executives, clients, and partners, effectively communicating design rationale and benefits.
• Lead and participate in user research activities, such as user interviews, usability testing, and user-centered design workshops, to inform design decisions.
• Monitor project timelines, allocate resources, and manage priorities to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality designs on time.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within the design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in industrial design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful consumer electronics product designs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve outstanding results.
• Expertise in design tools such as CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools (e.g., 3D printers, CNC machines).
• Proficiency in creating 3D models, renderings, and technical drawings for product development.
• In-depth knowledge of design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies related to consumer electronics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate user insights and business goals into innovative design solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in leading and managing projects, including resource allocation, timeline management, and budget considerations.
• Passion for emerging trends in consumer electronics, technology, and user-centered design.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and delivering high-quality designs under tight deadlines.

If you are a highly creative and visionary industrial designer with leadership skills, capable of inspiring a team to achieve design excellence in the consumer electronics industry, we would love to hear from you

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person\'s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person\'s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee\'s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital\'s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital\'s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company\'s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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