AI-powered voice recorders that capture and summarize conversations.
Industrial Designer (CMF)
Plaud is doing something genuinely compelling — turning AI-powered voice recording into beautiful, tactile hardware that people actually want to carry around. This CMF role is perfect for designers who understand that the future of AI isn't just software, but thoughtfully crafted objects that make complex technology feel human and approachable. Working in Shenzhen puts you at the epicenter of hardware innovation, collaborating directly with manufacturers to bring these voice-first AI tools to life.
Job description
About Plaud Inc.
Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023.
The company is Delaware-incorporated and San Francisco-based, operating with hardware-software integration. Plaud maintains SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance.
Why Join
Key Responsibilities
Design Translation: Convert San Francisco aesthetic concepts into factory-buildable technical specifications. Serve as the "eyes and hands" for the SF Director managing physical samples and HQ logistics.
Sourcing & Innovation: Scout materials, textiles, and coatings within China's supply chain for wearables. Collaborate on-site with vendors to advance finish capabilities.
Quality & Execution: Define "Perfect Sample" standards and acceptable variation ranges. Resolve CMF failures during engineering pilots (EVT/DVT). Maintain bilingual CMF control documentation.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design, Material Design, or related field
Technical Skills:
Experience:
Language: Mandatory Mandarin and English fluency
Employment Details
Plaud is an equal opportunity employer.
About Plaud
AI-powered voice recorders that capture and summarize conversations.
Plaud is a rare bootstrapped hardware+AI success story hitting $250M revenue run rate in 3 years. They're aggressively hiring a full design org in SF — Head of Design, product designers, industrial designers, visual designers, and UX researchers — signaling serious investment in design as a differentiator. The hardware+software+AI intersection makes this an unusually interesting design environment.
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