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Senior AI Space Interaction Industrial Designer

California, United States (On-site)

Senior AI Space Interaction Industrial Designer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Product Design • $194,000 PA - $266,000 PA

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Job Description

ByteDance seeks a Senior AI Space Interaction Industrial Designer to lead the creation of next-generation consumer intelligent products. This role involves exploring and prototyping innovative products, translating emerging technologies into meaningful consumer experiences, and collaborating with industrial designers, UX researchers, and engineers. Responsibilities include developing technical frameworks, guiding technology selection, mentoring team members, and contributing to product strategy. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in creative technology, product development, or industrial design, along with expertise in sensing technologies, AI/ML, and prototyping tools.

Must have:

Master's degree in relevant field
5+ years experience in creative technology
Proficiency in design & prototyping tools
Strong knowledge of sensing technologies
Lead exploration & prototyping

Good to have:

AR/VR/MR experience
AI/ML knowledge (computer vision)
Programming skills (Python, C++)
HCI methodologies & usability testing
Experience leading multidisciplinary projects

Perks:

100% employee medical insurance coverage
75% dependent medical insurance coverage
HSA with company match
Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance
FSA options
17 days PTO + 10 paid holidays + 10 sick days
12 weeks paid parental leave
8 weeks paid supplemental disability
Mental health benefits
401k company match
Gym & cellphone reimbursements

Responsibilities

Founded in April 2015, Pico is a leading VR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. Pico is committed to offering immersive and interactive VR experiences to our customers, including providing tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About Team We are seeking an innovative AI Space Interaction Industrial Designer to join our design team and create the next generation of consumer intelligent products. This role bridges the gap between design thinking and emerging technologies, focusing on translating complex technological capabilities into meaningful consumer experiences. Responsibilities - Lead Exploration & Prototyping: - Drive the technical exploration and prototyping of innovative consumer intelligent products. - Translate emerging technologies into tangible and impactful consumer experiences through rapid prototyping. - Collaborate Across Disciplines: - Partner with industrial designers, UX researchers, and engineers to develop feasible technical solutions. - Create proof-of-concept prototypes showcasing new interaction possibilities. - Strategy & Mentorship: - Guide technology selection and implementation strategies for consumer products. - Mentor team members on creative technologies and methodologies. - Framework Development: - Develop technical frameworks supporting new product experiences. - Contribute to product strategy by identifying opportunities for technological innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: -Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Industrial Design, CS, or Engineering, with a related field and 5+ years of experience in creative technology, product development, industrial design, or related fields. -Strong portfolio showcasing innovative, user-focused technological solutions with extensive experience with physical computing and interactive prototyping. -Proficiency in design and prototyping tools, including Rhino, Fusion 360, Keyshot, Unity, or Unreal Engine. -Strong knowledge of sensing technologies (e.g., ToF, lidar, structured light) and multimodal interactions. -Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their application in consumer products and industrial design principles and manufacturing processes. Preferred Qualifications: -Experience with AR/VR/MR devices and ambient computing systems. -Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML concepts, including computer vision, sensor fusion, or neural networks. -Programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages. -Familiarity with human-computer interaction (HCI) methodologies and usability testing. -Strong patent or publication record in innovative interaction or design fields. -Experience leading multidisciplinary design and development projects. -Expertise in real-time data processing and embedded AI/ML implementations. -Familiarity with wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WiFi, Matter, or Thread. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $194000 - $266000 annually.​
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​
Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:​
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:​
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;​
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and​
3. Exercising sound judgment.​