Intern - Industrial Designer

Human Computer Lab · Creative

Where: San Francisco
Posted: Aug 26

Human Computer Lab is a research lab building character robots that feel alive and responsive. Our first robot, LeLamp, explores a new category of consumer robotics where everyday objects become interactive and help us reshape our attachment to technology.

Our goal is to push the frontier of human-robot interaction by making technology more legible, emotionally intuitive, and human-centered. We are building the foundation for a new generation of robots designed for everyday environments.

What to expect

We’re looking for a designer who thinks deeply about how objects make people feel and wants to shape what LeLamp looks like, how it interacts with people, and what it communicates just by sitting on a table. This isn’t about styling around existing hardware, it’s about defining the visual and physical language of a new kind of object without precedent.

What you'd do

Lead the exterior design of LeLamp across product generations, and maintain consistency as the product platform evolves.
Develop the product’s visual language, form, materials, and emotional presence.
Sketch and present design directions that communicate personality, not just geometry.
Translate concepts into production-ready 3D models with mechanical engineers.
Define CMF specs (materials, colors, finishes) and maintain documentation.
Review prototypes and cosmetic samples against design intent.
Contribute to how the robot is presented visually, including packaging, photography, art direction, and first-impression experience.
Own Class-A surfacing for injection molded and fabricated exterior parts, and ensuring surfaces remain DFM-ready without compromising design quality.
Prepare visual references, annotated models, and finish sample boards to support design reviews.
Have 3+ years in industrial or product design (consumer hardware or robotics).