Design Lead - Product Design,DFMA Job Santa Clara area,California USA,IT/Tech

The Design Lead plays a critical role in steering the design team towards achieving exceptional design outcomes that align with the organization's strategic objectives. This position is responsible for establishing design standards, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring the integration of design thinking into product development processes, ultimately enhancing product quality and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate With Stakeholders To Define Business Objectives And Integrate Design Thinking Into The Product Design Process, Ensuring Alignment With Overall Business Strategy.

2. Lead And Mentor A Team Of Designers, Providing Guidance On Product Design Principles And Methodologies, To Deliver High-Quality Design Solutions That Meet Project Requirements.

3. Present Design Concepts And Strategies To Stakeholders, Effectively Gathering Feedback To Refine And Enhance Design Outcomes.

4. Establish And Maintain Design Standards, Guidelines, And Best Practices In Product Design To Ensure Consistency And Quality Across All Design Efforts.

5. Stay Informed About Industry Trends And Emerging Technologies, Leveraging Insights To Drive Innovation And Excellence In Product Design.

Skill Requirements

1. Solid Understanding Of Product Design Principles And Methodologies.

2. Proficiency In Design Tools Such As Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Or Figma.

3. Strong Knowledge Of Design For Manufacturing And Assembly (Dfma) Principles.

4. Familiarity With Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (Gd&T) Techniques.

5. Excellent Communication And Presentation Skills.

Other Requirements

1. Optional But Valuable

Certifications:

Certified Product Designer (Cpd), Design Thinking Certification, Or Equivalent.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services.

Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies.

medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance
employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan
10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year)
10 paid holidays per year

Design Lead - Product Design, DFMA