Industrial Designer

About the role

This is an internal innovative business team under ByteDance, focusing on researching products in segments related to new technology tracks and implementing AI-powered intelligent innovations.

Responsibilities

• Connect software experiences with hardware design to ensure ecosystem-level consistency in design language and brand identity.
• Partner with various hardware ID teams to align on product directions and output ecosystem-level design guidelines.
• Develop industrial design guidelines covering form, CMF (Color, Material, Finish), and the physical-digital interaction relationship.
• Lead conceptual design, trend research, and 3D modeling/rendering to support key hardware project milestones.
• Balance user experience, ergonomics, and manufacturing feasibility to maintain design integrity across product lines.
• Collaborate with software UX, UI, Motion, and Supply Chain teams to drive cross-device experiences from concept to mass production.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in industrial design for hardware products or related physical product experiences.
• Experience contributing to at least one physical product from initial concept through production or implementation.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, rendering, and visual storytelling.
• Deep understanding of CMF, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
• Experience in defining cross-product-line design languages or brand ID guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with software design teams to define cohesive hardware-software interactions.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect—and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and enrich life. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $121,600 - $208,800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that may include additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).