Product Designer (Wearables)

TEKsystems; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) contributions

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer for AI wearables in a hybrid role based in Burlingame, CA, or Seattle, WA. You will design multimodal experiences for next-generational display glasses, balancing visual, voice, audio, and gesture interfaces.

You’ll own complex design programs from concept to launch while collaborating with product, engineering, and hardware teams. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of design experience, a strong visual craft, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product, UX, or UI design.
• Exceptional visual design with strong hierarchy and craftsmanship.
• Advanced proficiency with Figma, Framer, Principle or similar tools.
• Understanding AI concepts and applying them to UX.
• Experience designing for multiple interaction modalities including screens, voice, audio, or spatial interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex projects with limited direction.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating interaction and visual design and end-to-end thinking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product design initiatives from concept through launch.
• Design UX for wearable display devices with glanceability and legibility.
• Create experiences across visual displays, voice, audio, and gesture interfaces.
• Design AI-driven experiences tailored to user needs.
• Develop user-centered solutions from research insights to product goals.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, researchers, and hardware teams.
• Establish scalable design patterns and systems for consistency.
• Build high-fidelity prototypes to communicate concepts and persuade stakeholders.
• Present and defend design decisions to leadership.

Skills

Experience in product UX/UI design

Visual design craft

AI concepts understanding

Multimodal interaction design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication and presentation

Independent work in fast-paced env

Portfolio showcasing design thinking

Tools

Figma

Framer

Principle

Job description

Senior Product Designer, AI 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.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Hybrid role based in either Burlingame, CA or Seattle, WA

• In-office attendance required Tuesday, Thursday, and one additional weekday each week

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred 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.

What Makes You Successful

• Passion for emerging technologies and AI-powered experiences.

• Strong systems-thinking approach paired with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.

• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and iterating quickly.

• Collaborative mindset with a desire to build exceptional user experiences at scale.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $110.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.