Deft Robotics logo

Industrial Designer, Head of Creative

Deft Robotics

San FranciscoFull-time$100k – $200kPosted Apr 15, 2026

Job description

What you'll do

● Own the robot's industrial design — form, materials, surface treatment, and color — and shepherd your design intent through DFM, supplier reviews, and into production parts ● Build Deft's brand from scratch — visual identity, design system, pitch decks, website, trade show presence, and demo videos ● Design operator-facing UX for robot monitoring and control, optimized for noisy factory environments ● Collaborate daily with engineers on mechanical, electrical, and software teams — you're a creative partner, not a downstream executor ● Lay the design foundation — tools, workflows, and eventually a team — as Deft scales Required Qualifications ● Shipped a real physical product you've designed into medium-to-high volume production Benefits ● Medical, dental & vision plans ($0 payroll deduction) ● Daily meals stipend Hiring Process ● Phone screen + 2 virtual interviews + onsite Expected Compensation ● $100,000 - $200,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits ● The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

More jobs at Deft Robotics

See all openings at Deft Robotics

More jobs in San Francisco

See all jobs in San Francisco