Creative & Product Design Director

About Us: 

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. 

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. 

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

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

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