Sr. Industrial Designer (HyperX)

HP; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 116,150 - 182,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Flexible vacation

Job summary

HyperX is seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to lead design efforts from concept to production for gaming and lifestyle products. You will develop concepts via sketching, CAD, and high‑quality renderings, translating user needs and brand values into thoughtful, manufacturable solutions.

With 7+ years in industrial design and a strong portfolio, you’ll collaborate across engineering, UX, product management, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design intent is preserved through development

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.
• Passion for gaming, technology, or adjacent lifestyle products.

Responsibilities

• 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 with engineering, UX, product management, marketing, and manufacturing to preserve design intent.
• 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; connect insights to design and business goals.
• Present design concepts and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the evolution of HyperX’s industrial design language and product experience standards.
• Mentor and support other designers through critique and feedback.
• Stay curious about design trends, materials, manufacturing techniques, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Industrial design

Portfolio

Form & ergonomics

Sketching

3D CAD

Rendering

Manufacturing knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Curiosity

Gaming passion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

KeyShot

Job description

Senior Industrial Designer (HyperX)

HyperX is a leading manufacturer of high‑quality gaming peripherals, delivering products that offer superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability to gamers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• 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 about design trends, materials, manufacturing techniques, and emerging technologies.

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).
• 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.
• 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).

Who You Are

• A hands‑on designer who loves craft but understands constraints.
• Curious, thoughtful, and never satisfied with “good enough.”
• A collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives.
• Comfortable owning problems and driving solutions forward.
• Open‑minded, proactive, and excited to take on new challenges.

Compensation

Pay range: $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 (US benefits overview)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal”. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.