Interaction Designer • Lead

Who you are

As an Interaction Design Lead, you bring extensive experience in creating compelling interactions and experiences through design and prototyping. You thrive on complex challenges and have a strong point of view about design, keeping a pulse on emerging trends and technology. Your collaborative spirit allows you to guide project teams effectively, ensuring that human-centered design principles are at the forefront of your work. You have a passion for storytelling and can communicate concepts through various levels of fidelity in prototypes. Your humility and empathy shine through in your interactions with both clients and team members, fostering a supportive and innovative environment.

You have a deep understanding of the intersection between hardware and software, which informs your approach to digital product design, service design, and systems design. Your experience allows you to test assumptions and collect feedback effectively, ensuring that the designs you create are not only desirable but also feasible and viable. You are committed to creating breakthrough experiences that solve complex problems for clients, and you understand the importance of balancing work-life dynamics while allowing for autonomy in the design process.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead project teams in applying human-centered design to create impactful solutions. You will guide the design process, ensuring that interactions with complex systems are intuitive and engaging. Your responsibilities will include creating prototypes of varying fidelity to communicate concepts effectively, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing expertise on the potential of design across various mediums. You will also stay involved in the execution of your work, supporting its real-world application and impact.

You will be expected to mentor junior designers, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow in their roles. Your ability to navigate complex challenges will be crucial as you work with clients to understand their needs and translate them into actionable design strategies. You will also keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating these insights into your work to enhance the design process and outcomes.

What we offer

At IDEO, we value the impact of design and the role it plays in shaping experiences. We offer a collaborative environment where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse teams to create better products. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact through your work.