Industrial Designer

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to

share a moment!  

We’re looking for an Industrial Designer to join our Spectacles Design Team!

What you’ll do:

• Lead projects end-to-end from initial concept to final production including sketching, prototyping, CAD modeling, and rendering

• Drive complex, innovative designs that enhance our user experience, collaborating with multiple disciplines across product design engineering, UX, thermal engineering, and prototyping to develop solid design solutions

• Refine designs with obsessive attention to detail

• Analyze trends in the consumer electronics industry to inform design decisions

• Communicate your ideas and projects through sketches, prototypes, CAD models, illustrations, renderings to leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent design thinking, iteration, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Up-to-date knowledge of consumer electronics trends and developments

• Ability to execute impactful and feasible designs

• Deep understanding of manufacturing and development processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field

• 4+ years professional experience in consumer electronics

• 2+ years working with NX or Solidworks

• 2+ years working with Adobe Creative Suite and rendering software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Portfolio showcasing strong problem-solving

• Experience with 3D printing and physical prototypes

• Solid technical understanding of consumer electronics

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.