Principal Product Designer - Hardware

We are seeking a Principal-level Product Designer Contract Worker to join our clients hardware device team. The contract duration is 3 months and hybrid in Burlingame or Seattle.
Top Skills:

• Online portfolio showcasing hardware experience
• Based in Seattle or Bay area
• 8+ years of design experience

Description
Ideal candidates have 8 years of experience and demonstrate proficiency across all Product Design responsibilities. This role is critical to maintaining the quality and consistency of our wearable device experiences.
Wearables-Specific Product Design Skills:

• End-to-end product design for wearable devices
• Advanced interaction and visual design with a focus on small-screen and hardware constraints
• Systems thinking: building maintaining and evolving design systems components and patterns for wearables
• Data-driven design decision-making including user research and usability testing for hardware/software experiences
• Accessibility and inclusive design for diverse user groups and device form factors
• Rapid iteration and feedback incorporation in a fast-paced ambiguous environment

Collaboration Leadership:

• Cross-functional partnership with Product Engineering Research Hardware and other teams
• Stakeholder management and influence capability at all levels
• Building strong relationships with XFN partners to solve issues and maintain a high bar for quality

Strategic Impact:

• Defining and refining the visual language and user experience for wearable devices
• Driving alignment on design direction and priorities across multiple device form factors
• Navigating ambiguity and complex problem spaces especially in 0 1 product development
• Advocating for user-centric solutions and building empathy with consumers

Qualifications:

• 8 years of professional experience in Product Design with a portfolio demonstrating impact at scale ideally in wearables or hardware/software integration
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality products in fast-paced environments including 0 to 1 product launches
• Mastery of product design tools Figma prototyping tool
• Experience building and maintaining design systems and operating systems for large organizations
• Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal oversight
• Bonus skills: Experience with 3D tools e.g. Unity wearable products or AI/ML modeling for wearables

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected
classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits
and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105.00 - $110.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.