IDEO

About IDEO

IDEO is a global design and innovation consultancy firm, shaping the future by integrating human needs with technological possibilities and business viability. Since 1991, they have partnered with leading organizations like Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Microsoft, and Samsung, to deliver groundbreaking solutions. From designing Apple's first commercial mouse to prototyping supersonic jets, IDEO drives impact across diverse industries. They empower clients to foster innovation and build capabilities to sustain it, focusing on human-centered design to solve complex problems and create meaningful change.

How We Work

IDEO thrives on a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and empathy, fostering a creative environment where everyone is considered a creative problem solver. The firm operates with a flat hierarchy and emphasizes individual autonomy, encouraging diverse perspectives from various disciplines like psychology, anthropology, engineering, and business. Team members embrace ambiguity, learn from failure, and prioritize making others successful. Decision-making often happens in open channels, and rapid prototyping is central to their approach, allowing for continuous iteration and improvement based on real-world feedback. With offices across the US, Europe, and Asia, IDEO proudly supports remote work while maintaining a strong sense of community.

Why Join Us

• Pioneer human-centered design and design thinking with a firm that has influenced industries worldwide for nearly 50 years.
• Collaborate with a diverse, interdisciplinary team of experts, ranging from engineers and designers to anthropologists and food scientists.
• Drive real-world impact by solving complex challenges for high-profile clients like Microsoft, Pepsi, and Ford.
• Contribute to a culture that values creative confidence, embraces ambiguity, and encourages continuous learning and experimentation.
• Work in a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth through unique experiences and a global community of learners.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive annual contract compensation ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 USD, with final offers based on experience and location.
• Optional voluntary benefits available through a third-party payroll vendor.
• Remote work eligibility with preferred office space available in San Francisco, Chicago, or Cambridge, MA.