Sr. Industrial Designer (HyperX)
About HyperX
HyperX's mission is to develop high-quality peripherals for the gaming community and beyond. Known for its award-winning products, HyperX is the choice of celebrities, pro gamers, and tech enthusiasts worldwide. Founded with a passion for gaming, HyperX is dedicated to enhancing the gaming experience for players of all levels.
Job Description – Sr. Industrial Designer
At HyperX, we believe great design should empower players of all levels to express themselves and perform at their best. As a Senior Industrial Designer, you'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of gaming and lifestyle products.
- Lead industrial design efforts from early exploration through production for gaming and lifestyle products
- Develop and visualize compelling product concepts through sketching, CAD, and high-quality 2D/3D renderings
- Translate user needs, brand values, and technical constraints into thoughtful, differentiated design solutions
- Conduct design research including trend analysis, CMF exploration, ergonomic studies, and usability evaluation
- Build and iterate physical prototypes to validate form, comfort, and usability
- Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, product management, marketing, and manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is preserved through development and mass production
- Own design documentation including CAD files, CMF specs, product labeling guidance, and design rationale
- Advocate for the user’s point of view in cross-functional discussions, connecting insights to design and business goals
- Present design concepts and recommendations clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders
- Contribute to the evolution of HyperX’s industrial design language and product experience standards
- Mentor and support other designers through critique, feedback, and example
- Stay curious. Track design trends, materials, manufacturing techniques, and emerging technologies that can elevate our products
What You Bring
- 7+ years of professional industrial design experience, ideally in consumer electronics or gaming
- A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ownership and shipped products
- Excellent sense of form, proportion, ergonomics, and detail
- Advanced skills in sketching, 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), and rendering (KeyShot or equivalent)
- A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, and CMF implementation
- Ability to translate abstract ideas into clear, compelling, and manufacturable design solutions
- Experience collaborating with global engineering and manufacturing teams
- Clear, confident communication skills—able to articulate design intent and influence decisions
- A natural tendency to ask “why?” in order to simplify and improve complex experiences
- A passion for gaming, technology, or adjacent lifestyle products
Nice to Have
- Experience designing audio products (headsets, microphones, earbuds)
- Familiarity with software-hardware experience integration
- Experience contributing to design systems or shared design languages
- Exposure to usability testing or working closely with UX research
- Interest in emerging technologies, adaptive products, or AI-enabled experiences
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or a related design discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
Pay Range
The pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including:
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave