Design Producer, RL Human Interface
About the role
The Design Producer is the operational force that keeps the Reality Labs Human Interface Design studio running and products shipping. You will own end-to-end design and software production across Meta's Reality Labs device portfolio, orchestrating cross-functional execution at high craft and speed.You'll partner with the project lead to co-author production strategy, assemble and lead sprint teams, navigate hardware and software constraints, and build AI-native workflows that fundamentally change how design production works. This is not program management - it's technical production leadership with creative authority.
Design Producer, RL Human Interface Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end production of design and software experiences from concept through ship, managing scope, timelines, resourcing, and quality across the full development lifecycle
Co-author production plans with the project lead, shaping scope, staffing, and strategic priorities based on user value and business goals
Navigate hardware and software constraints and partner with engineering to make trade-off decisions that maintain a seamless user experience
Assemble and lead sprint teams - small, cross-functional groups that form around a design challenge, execute at high craft, and reform
Evaluate design quality and represent the design point of view in cross-functional forums, making creative calls in time-sensitive situations with competing priorities
Build and orchestrate AI-native tools and workflows that redesign the creative pipeline at a systems level
Translate high-level strategy into executable roadmaps and product briefs that synthesize customer needs for cross-functional teams
Gather and provide design and development feedback across internal teams and external partners
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience shipping consumer products that span hardware and software
Track record managing complex, cross-functional productions end-to-end through the full development lifecycle
Working knowledge of hardware/software integration and the ability to engage with engineering on system constraints and architecture decisions
Experience with AI tools and workflows in a production or design operations context
Demonstrated craft sensibility with the ability to evaluate design quality against defined standards and provide actionable feedback and the ability to evaluate design quality and provide actionable feedback
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to articulate testable product hypotheses and translate strategy into actionable plans
Background working in studio-model environments
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Familiarity with software development lifecycles, agile/sprint methodologies, and shipping software at scale
Familiarity with AR/VR product development and the constraints of wearable or embedded software
Understanding of software architecture, APIs, platform dependencies, and how design decisions impact engineering implementation
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience in a producer role within software development, film, games, industrial design, or consumer hardware
Experience building AI-powered tools or automations for creative or software production workflows
Comfort operating at the intersection of creative vision and technical software execution
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today - beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$231,000/year to $291,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Compensation
This Other role pays $231k-$291k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.
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