Sr. Industrial Designer

Company Description

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The Square Hardware team builds emotion-evoking, commerce-enabling products that bring sellers to Square by providing powerful tools that are enjoyable to use. The Square Hardware team creates a tangible connection to Square and the physical manifestation of our brand. We now have a portfolio of products, from the simple and elegant little white reader to the powerful, integrated products like Square Register and Square Terminal. We continue to design, develop, manufacture, and distribute products that enable in-person commerce, empower businesses of all sizes, and connect sellers to the entire Square ecosystem. See what we offer today and imagine what you can help us build in the future: https://squareup.com/us/en/hardware.

We’re looking for an imaginative, collaborative Senior Industrial Design to join a world-class product development team with a diverse team of designers, engineers, and operators. The Senior Industrial Designer is expected to be creative and solution-focused - you will be asked to help shape the future of commerce. You will identify customers’ real struggles and define and design the remarkable experiences and products that will help them be successful.

Job Description

You will:

• Work closely alongside our Head of Industrial Design, creating concepts from sketch to render with finely implemented details
• Coordinate prototyping and design work with external partners
• Make real hardware- from concept through manufacturing
• Think future forward- what are we designing in 5 or more years?
• Forge strong relationships with our teams, including product management, software design, mechanical and electrical engineering, and marketing
• Bring your designs and our products to life through compelling storytelling

Qualifications

You Have:

• 5+ years experience as an Industrial Designer in a related field (i.e. Consumer Electronics)
• Extensive experience in sketching, rendering, CAD, and rapid prototyping methods
• Experience leading the design of complex consumer electronics products with hardware and software elements
• Experience working at an industrial design agency or experience working in-house to deliver a product from concept to launch
• Strong examples of collaborating across departments
• Product experience that spans interface design, ergonomics, and human factors
• Experience working with software designers to build a cohesive hardware and software experience
• BA in Industrial Design or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $152,100 - USD $185,900
Zone B: USD $144,500 - USD $176,700
Zone C: USD $136,900 - USD $167,300
Zone D: USD $129,300 - USD $158,100

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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