General InformationReq # WD00102164
Career area: Hardware Engineering
Country/Region: United States of America
State: North Carolina
City: Morrisville
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Working time: Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
Description and RequirementsExecutive Design Director, InnovationExperience DesignPosition SummaryLenovo is seeking an
Executive Design Director, Innovation Experience Design to lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, technologists, researchers, and prototyping experts in envisioning and delivering next-generation experiences across Lenovo's hardware and software ecosystem.
This executive leadership role will define and drive innovation strategy, ensuring a cohesive and differentiated Lenovo experience across all customer touchpoints. The ideal candidate combines bold vision with practical execution, inspiring teams to create paradigm-shifting products and bringing ideas to life through compelling storytelling, rapid prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership- Define and lead the experience design vision for future integrated hardware and software products.
- Establish a long-term innovation roadmap aligned with Lenovo's product strategy and business objectives.
- Ensure Lenovo experiences are consistently differentiated in look, feel, and functionality across devices and platforms.
Team Leadership & Development- Lead, mentor, and inspire a world-class team of:
- Hardware Designers
- Software UX/UI Designers
- Design Technologists
- Prototype Designers
- User Researchers
- Foster a culture of experimentation, creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Drive 0-to-1 Innovation- Lead exploratory design initiatives focused on breakthrough concepts and emerging technologies.
- Guide teams through concept development, rapid prototyping, validation, and storytelling.
- Deliver innovative experiences that establish new market categories and redefine customer expectations.
Create Integrated Physical & Digital Experiences- Ensure seamless interaction between hardware, software, inputs, and multimodal outputs.
- Design cohesive experiences spanning:
- Devices with screens
- Screenless interactions
- AI-driven experiences
- Next-generation form factors
- Champion intuitive and natural user interactions across all touchpoints.
Cross-Functional Partnership- Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Research & Development, and Business Leaders.
- Influence technical direction and product strategy while balancing innovation, feasibility, and user needs.
- Drive alignment across organizations to bring breakthrough concepts into production.
User Advocacy- Champion human-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Ensure advanced technologies remain intuitive, accessible, and delightful for customers.
- Leverage user insights, research, and testing to guide decision-making and innovation.
Required QualificationsExperience- 15+ years of experience in product, experience, or innovation design.
- 5+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary design organizations.
- Proven experience leading both physical product and digital experience design teams.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience leading global design teams in a large-scale technology organization.
- Familiarity with AI-driven product experiences and emerging human-computer interaction paradigms.
- Track record of developing intellectual property, patents, or industry-recognized innovations.
- Recognition through design awards, publications, or industry speaking engagements.
Innovation Portfolio- Demonstrated success bringing highly innovative hardware and software products to market.
- Strong portfolio showcasing disruptive, category-defining products and experiences.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Consumer Electronics
- AI-Powered Products
- Spatial Computing
- Wearables
- Smart Mobility
- Emerging Device Categories
- Next-Generation Form Factors
Design Expertise- Deep understanding of:
- User Experience Design
- User Research
- Service Design
- Hardware Design
- Human Factors & Ergonomics
- Interaction Design
- Prototyping & Validation
- Customer Journey Mapping
Technical Acumen- Strong ability to collaborate with engineering and technical teams.
- Comfortable discussing technical constraints, opportunities, and trade-offs.
- Experience working with emerging technologies and innovation-focused product development environments.
Executive Communication- Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and secure alignment around visionary concepts.
- Expertise in communicating complex ideas through prototypes, narratives, and strategic presentations.
Why Lenovo- Shape the future of human-centered technology innovation.
- Lead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of AI, hardware, and software.
- Influence products used by millions of customers worldwide.
- Collaborate with world-class designers, engineers, researchers, and innovators.
- Join an award-winning Design + Innovation organization dedicated to creating experiences that matter.
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Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
