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. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.To learn more about Plaud, please visit<a href="http://www.plaud.ai/"> </a><a href="https://www.Plaud.ai">https://www.Plaud.ai</a> and follow along on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/plaud_official/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/PLAUDAI%22HYPERLINK%20%22https:/twitter.com/PLAUDAI%22%20%5C%22HYPERLINK%20%22https:/twitter.com/PLAUDAI%22%20%5C"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/PLAUDAI">X</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/plaudai"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/plaudai/?viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn</a>, and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PLAUDAI"> YouTube</a>Why You Should Join UsPlaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.<ul><li>Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.</li><li>Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.</li><li>Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.</li><li>Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.</li><li>Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.</li><li>Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.</li></ul>What You Will Do<ul><li>Design Execution: Execute industrial design concepts for new products, focusing on the realization of approved design directions, including form, proportion, and overall appearance.</li><li>3D Modeling &amp; CAD Development: Create and refine high-quality 3D models and surfaces using industrial design tools, ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable, and ready for engineering handoff.</li><li>Design Composition &amp; Visualization: Develop clear design compositions, layouts, and visual representations (sketches, renderings, exploded views) to effectively communicate design intent.</li><li>Design-to-Engineering Handoff: Collaborate closely with mechanical and hardware engineers to translate design concepts into production-ready solutions, addressing feasibility, tolerance, and structural constraints.</li><li>Prototype Support: Support prototyping and sample evaluation by reviewing physical models and providing design refinements based on feedback.</li></ul>Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Design, Product Design, Art Design, or related fields.</li><li>Over 5 years of experience in industrial design, with successful hardware product design cases.</li><li>Familiar with industrial design processes for various product types, knowledgeable about CMF processes and manufacturing workflows, with rich hands-on design experience, and keen insight into global product design trends.</li><li>Proficient in Rhino, 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, familiar with 3D printing tools and operations, and possess excellent hand-drawing skills to quickly and accurately convey design ideas and concepts.</li><li>Passionate about design work, with strong responsibility and professionalism, attention to detail, pursuit of excellence, and strict standards for design quality.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.</li><li>Competitive Compensation: $130K-$180K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.</li><li>Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.</li><li>New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.</li><li>Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.</li><li>Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.</li><li>Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.</li></ul>Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.