ByteDance · 1 month ago
Physical Experience Designer/Wearability Specialist - Pico
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$137K/yr - $256K/yrByteDance is a VR company committed to developing immersive and interactive VR experiences. They are looking for a creative problem solver who will champion the physical experience of products, focusing on how they feel, fit, and move with the user.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Synthesize & Create: Convert dry ergonomic requirements into inspiring design concepts. Use human factors analysis as a springboard for creative problem solving rather than a checklist
Iterative Sculpting: Lead the physical refinement of products through a tight loop of design, prototype, and user-testing. You will physically prove that a design works for the intended population
Data-Informed Creativity: Leverage data analysis tools (MATLAB, DOE) to identify "sweet spots" in sizing and fit, using math to back up your design intuition
Empathy in Action: Design and execute immersive user studies that uncover unarticulated needs, translating those insights into actionable design improvements
Design-to-Production: Partner with operations to ensure that the "perfect fit" achieved in the lab can be mass-produced without losing the user-centric details
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Human Factors/Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience applying human factors or ergonomic principles to physical products, ideally wearable or body-interfacing devices
Hands-on experience with prototyping workflows, including 3D CAD, rapid prototyping methods, and physical mock-ups
Ability to design, run, and interpret structured studies (e.g., wear-tests, surveys, basic DOE-style experiments) and translate findings into design decisions
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, manufacturing, research)
Preferred
Experience using MATLAB or similar tools for ergonomic analysis, statistical modeling, and design-of-experiments
Familiarity with DFA (Design for Assembly) principles and manufacturing processes, and the ability to incorporate production constraints into early design decisions
Experience designing or testing products intended for extended wear (e.g., head-worn, body-worn, or handheld devices) across diverse user populations
Portfolio or case studies that demonstrate end-to-end work from user insight prototype test refined, manufacturable design, highlighting both creative and analytical thinking
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
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Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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