Creative & Product Design Director

TP-Link USA Corporation

• $200K — $250K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years in creative roles, with at least 5 in leadership.
  • Proven track record in creative strategies for smart home electronics or home networking markets.
  • Strong portfolio with hardware and software product experience.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute creative vision for product marketing initiatives.
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team.
  • Collaborate with product marketing, engineering, and sales teams.
  • Oversee digital content, visual assets, and design guidelines.
  • Maintain consistency in brand messaging and visual identity.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Present design strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial for dependents).
  • Contributions to 401k funds.
  • 15 days accrued vacation.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Bi-annual pay increases.
  • Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership.
  • Quarterly team-building events.
  • Free lunch Friday.
Full Job Description
Overview:

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Creative & Product Design Director to lead the creative direction for our consumer and enterprise product lines. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the brand identity and storytelling of our innovative hardware and software solutions. You will lead talented teams of graphic and industrial designers to produce impactful product IDs and engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. If you are a creative leader with a passion for blending technology and design to convey compelling stories, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute the creative vision for consumer and enterprise product marketing initiatives.
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team, ensuring high standards of design and content output.
  • Collaborate with product marketing, engineering, and sales teams to create cohesive and compelling design concepts.
  • Oversee the creation of digital content, visual assets, and design guidelines.
  • Maintain consistency in brand messaging and visual identity across all consumer and enterprise channels.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies to keep creative strategies relevant and impactful.
  • Present creative concepts and design strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute the creative vision for consumer and enterprise product initiatives.
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team, ensuring high standards of design and content output.
  • Collaborate with product marketing, engineering, and sales teams to create cohesive and compelling design concepts.
  • Oversee the creation of digital content, visual assets, and design guidelines.
  • Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with a produce design mindset.
  • Maintain consistency in brand messaging and visual identity across all consumer and enterprise channels.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies to keep creative strategies relevant and impactful.
  • Present creative concepts and design strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
  • Proven track record of developing creative strategies for both consumer and enterprise smart home electronics and/or home networking markets. This is non-negotiable.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with hardware and software products.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Design, or Marketing.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and storytelling techniques.
  • Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and project management platforms.
  • Bilingual Mandarin

Benefits

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)

Contributions to 401k funds

15 days accrued vacation

11 paid holidays

Bi-annual pay increases

Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership

Quarterly team-building events

Free lunch Friday

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

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