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At Verkada, we're building the operating system for the physical world.
We started in 2016 with video security cameras and an intuitive cloud-based platform, and in just six years, we've expanded to include five additional product lines (access control, environmental sensors and alarms, as well as visitor and mailroom management) that help enterprises to protect and manage their people and assets.
Today more than 14,000 organizations across 63 countries worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. We are valued at $3.2 billion, with $360 million raised in venture capital from investors including Linse Capital, MSD Partners, L.P., Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital.
This is just the beginning. The need for businesses to secure and manage their people and physical assets with scale and speed is mission critical and continues to increase. Our teams are energized by the complex challenges we work on and the platform we are building to make the schools, hospitals, businesses and communities that we live and work in safer.
What You'll Do
As a Lead Industrial Designer at Verkada, you'll design and develop cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other connected devices alongside our growing team of designers and hardware engineers. You will provide & guide creative vision from initial concept through to mass production. You'll maintain and evolve Verkada's product design language by creating solutions that emulate our core brand principles, reduce product complexity, and deliver premium experiences for our customers. You'll make a big impact - your designs will be a part of Verkada's quickly expanding portfolio of products.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice to Have
Employee Pay Disclosure
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. For this role, Verkada estimates a starting annual base salary will fall in the range of approximately $100,000 - $255,000. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting annual base salary may be above or below this range. Annual base salary is also just one component of Verkada's total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs -Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women at Verkada, Pride at Verkada, Multicultural at Verkada, and Parents at Verkada.
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At Verkada, we're building the operating system for the physical world.
We started in 2016 with video security cameras and an intuitive cloud-based platform, and in just six years, we've expanded to include five additional product lines (access control, environmental sensors and alarms, as well as visitor and mailroom management) that help enterprises to protect and manage their people and assets.
Today more than 14,000 organizations across 63 countries worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. We are valued at $3.2 billion, with $360 million raised in venture capital from investors including Linse Capital, MSD Partners, L.P., Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital.
This is just the beginning. The need for businesses to secure and manage their people and physical assets with scale and speed is mission critical and continues to increase. Our teams are energized by the complex challenges we work on and the platform we are building to make the schools, hospitals, businesses and communities that we live and work in safer.
What You'll Do
As a Lead Industrial Designer at Verkada, you'll design and develop cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other connected devices alongside our growing team of designers and hardware engineers. You will provide & guide creative vision from initial concept through to mass production. You'll maintain and evolve Verkada's product design language by creating solutions that emulate our core brand principles, reduce product complexity, and deliver premium experiences for our customers. You'll make a big impact - your designs will be a part of Verkada's quickly expanding portfolio of products.
Responsibilities
- Help create the visual and physical language of our brand through the design of our hardware with a focus on our core product line - Cameras.
- Lead a team of multi-disciplinary designers providing creative guidance to reinforce a consistent brand voice across a growing product portfolio..
- Provide creative vision by effectively presenting your design concepts and strategy to peers and key stakeholders from initial concept through to mass production and market launch.
- Utilize user-centric thinking and keen aesthetic sensibility to align our brand to customer needs.
- Collaborate with our hardware engineering team to explore, prototype & test new product concepts to finalize form, CMF & packaging.
- Work closely with design, engineering, product management, operations, and marketing on complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment.
- Work with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners to define & assist as your designs go to production.
- Contribute concepts and problem solving across multiple projects.
Requirements
- A website or digital portfolio is required for consideration.
- A proven record of mass produced products with in-hand examples.
- 8+ years of experience as an Industrial Designer, developing consumer or enterprise electronics products.
- Experience with cameras, environmental sensors, control systems, or connected devices is preferred.
- Consistency in designing challenging and innovative product solutions with a high level of sensitivity to form and function, attention to detail, and conceptual clarity. Deep understanding of new product development lifecycle in a quick-to-market environment.
- Experience working directly with mechanical, electrical, and optical engineers to solve problems in a collaborative team environment.
- A strong understanding of CMF development, material properties, manufacturing processes, and production timelines.
- A generalist approach to technical skills: design strategy, customer insights, form development, sketching, physical prototyping at various levels of fidelity, package design, 3D modeling, and CMF exploration and selection.
- Proficient in 2D & 3D digital tools like Solidworks, Rhino, Keyshot, C4D, Adobe Suite, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 15%.
Nice to Have
- Experience designing products for IP66+ and IK08+
- Packaging design, development, and testing procedures.
Employee Pay Disclosure
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. For this role, Verkada estimates a starting annual base salary will fall in the range of approximately $100,000 - $255,000. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting annual base salary may be above or below this range. Annual base salary is also just one component of Verkada's total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs -Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women at Verkada, Pride at Verkada, Multicultural at Verkada, and Parents at Verkada.
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