Creative & Product Design Director

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
200K-250K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead creative vision and strategy for consumer and enterprise product lines. Manage and mentor multidisciplinary design teams to produce product identities, digital content, and visual assets. Collaborate with product marketing, engineering, and sales to ensure cohesive design concepts and brand consistency. Stay current on industry trends and present strategies to senior leadership.
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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.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, Communications, or 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 markets.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with hardware and software products.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • 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.

TP-Link USA Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TP-Link USA Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by TP-Link USA Corporation.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentives are highlighted through performance bonuses and employee product discounts, with several roles also noting annual or twice‑yearly bonus/raise opportunities. This signals a consistent emphasis on variable pay alongside base salary.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple U.S. job postings state fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, alongside HSA/FSA options. This points to robust core health benefits in many roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Hiring materials describe paid vacation (around 15 days) plus approximately 11 paid holidays and sick time. Together, these elements indicate a comprehensive time‑off program on paper.

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The Company
HQ: Shenzhen
95 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Wireless Routers” by J.D. Power. TP-Link is an industry-leading provider of wireless networking products. With tens of millions of customers in more than 120 countries, TP-Link’s consumer and business products reflect the company’s substantial investment in research and development and meticulous in-house design, manufacturing and testing. TP-Link’s award-winning product line includes routers, range extenders, switches, network adapters, IP cameras, media converters, Powerline adapters and smart home products. TP-Link products are available from the world’s leading distributors, resellers and consumer tech retailers. TP-Link’s U.S. presence includes its headquarters in Brea, CA. For career-related inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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