Product Designer (Wearables)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Product Designer to help shape the future of AI-powered wearable experiences. This role focuses on designing intuitive, multimodal interactions for next-generation display glasses, combining visual interfaces, voice, audio, and gesture-based experiences. The ideal candidate is an AI-native designer who thrives in ambiguity, demonstrates exceptional visual craft, and can translate emerging technologies into meaningful user experiences. Hybrid role based in either Burlingame, CA or Seattle, WA with in‑office attendance required Tuesday, Thursday, and one additional weekday each week; also noted as a contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product design initiatives from concept through launch, driving clarity and direction in ambiguous problem spaces.
• Design user experiences optimized for wearable display devices, considering factors such as glanceability, legibility, latency, environmental conditions, and hardware constraints.
• Create seamless experiences across multiple interaction modalities, including visual displays, voice, audio, and gesture‑based interfaces.
• Design AI‑driven experiences that adapt to user needs and preferences while leveraging the unique capabilities of wearable technology.
• Develop user‑centered solutions grounded in customer needs, research insights, and product goals.
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and hardware teams to define opportunities and deliver impactful features.
• Establish scalable design patterns and systems that enable consistency across the broader product ecosystem.
• Build high‑fidelity prototypes to communicate design concepts, validate ideas, and influence stakeholders.
• Present and defend design decisions to cross‑functional partners and leadership audiences.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in product, UX, or UI design.
• Exceptional visual design skills with a strong eye for detail, hierarchy, and craftsmanship.
• Advanced proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Framer, Principle, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI concepts and experience applying them to user experiences.
• Experience designing across multiple interaction modalities, including screens, voice, audio, or spatial interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex projects with limited direction.
• Strong portfolio showcasing interaction design, visual design, problem‑solving, and end‑to‑end product thinking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate independently and drive work forward in fast‑paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing for wearable devices, smart glasses, AR, VR, XR, or other emerging technology platforms.
• Familiarity with scalable design systems and component libraries.
• Experience leveraging user research and product data to inform design decisions.
• Track record of shipping innovative consumer technology products.
• Experience creating and presenting high‑fidelity prototypes for executive and stakeholder review.

Skills

• Passion for emerging technologies and AI‑powered experiences.
• Strong systems‑thinking approach paired with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability