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Executive Design Director, Innovation Experience Design

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Morrisville, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$180,000 - $250,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing art or design teams
General management
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

General Information

Req #

WD00102164

Career area:

Hardware Engineering

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

North Carolina

City:

Morrisville

Date:

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations:

United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

Executive Design Director, Innovation

Experience Design

About Lenovo

At Lenovo, we place people at the center of everything we create. We don't just build hardware and software products; we invent entirely new experiences at the intersection of human needs and disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.

We believe the future of human-technology interaction exists where the physical and digital worlds seamlessly converge. Our award-winning Design + Innovation team is seeking a visionary leader who is passionate about creating transformative, human-centered experiences and driving breakthrough innovation from concept to reality.

If you thrive in 0-to-1 innovation and want to shape the future of hardware and software experiences, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary

Lenovo is seeking an Executive Design Director, Innovation Experience Design to lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, technologists, researchers, and prototyping experts in envisioning and delivering next-generation experiences across Lenovo's hardware and software ecosystem.

This executive leadership role will define and drive innovation strategy, ensuring a cohesive and differentiated Lenovo experience across all customer touchpoints. The ideal candidate combines bold vision with practical execution, inspiring teams to create paradigm-shifting products and bringing ideas to life through compelling storytelling, rapid prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and lead the experience design vision for future integrated hardware and software products.
Establish a long-term innovation roadmap aligned with Lenovo's product strategy and business objectives.
Ensure Lenovo experiences are consistently differentiated in look, feel, and functionality across devices and platforms.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and inspire a world-class team of:
- Hardware Designers
- Software UX/UI Designers
- Design Technologists
- Prototype Designers
- User Researchers
Foster a culture of experimentation, creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Drive 0-to-1 Innovation

Lead exploratory design initiatives focused on breakthrough concepts and emerging technologies.
Guide teams through concept development, rapid prototyping, validation, and storytelling.
Deliver innovative experiences that establish new market categories and redefine customer expectations.

Create Integrated Physical & Digital Experiences

Ensure seamless interaction between hardware, software, inputs, and multimodal outputs.
Design cohesive experiences spanning:
- Devices with screens
- Screenless interactions
- AI-driven experiences
- Next-generation form factors
Champion intuitive and natural user interactions across all touchpoints.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Research & Development, and Business Leaders.
Influence technical direction and product strategy while balancing innovation, feasibility, and user needs.
Drive alignment across organizations to bring breakthrough concepts into production.

User Advocacy

Champion human-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
Ensure advanced technologies remain intuitive, accessible, and delightful for customers.
Leverage user insights, research, and testing to guide decision-making and innovation.

Required Qualifications

Experience

15+ years of experience in product, experience, or innovation design.
5+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary design organizations.
Proven experience leading both physical product and digital experience design teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading global design teams in a large-scale technology organization.
Familiarity with AI-driven product experiences and emerging human-computer interaction paradigms.
Track record of developing intellectual property, patents, or industry-recognized innovations.
Recognition through design awards, publications, or industry speaking engagements.

Innovation Portfolio

Demonstrated success bringing highly innovative hardware and software products to market.
Strong portfolio showcasing disruptive, category-defining products and experiences.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Consumer Electronics
- AI-Powered Products
- Spatial Computing
- Wearables
- Smart Mobility
- Emerging Device Categories
- Next-Generation Form Factors

Design Expertise

Deep understanding of:
- User Experience Design
- User Research
- Service Design
- Hardware Design
- Human Factors & Ergonomics
- Interaction Design
- Prototyping & Validation
- Customer Journey Mapping

Technical Acumen

Strong ability to collaborate with engineering and technical teams.
Comfortable discussing technical constraints, opportunities, and trade-offs.
Experience working with emerging technologies and innovation-focused product development environments.

Executive Communication

Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and secure alignment around visionary concepts.
Expertise in communicating complex ideas through prototypes, narratives, and strategic presentations.

Why Lenovo

Shape the future of human-centered technology innovation.
Lead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of AI, hardware, and software.
Influence products used by millions of customers worldwide.
Collaborate with world-class designers, engineers, researchers, and innovators.
Join an award-winning Design + Innovation organization dedicated to creating experiences that matter.

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $180k - 250K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.

Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.

In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is September 27, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates.

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