Hybrid model needs more trust
Working as a Senior Product Designer at Dyson in Chicago was a mixed bag, especially for work flexibility. Some days it felt okay, others pretty rigid.
The hybrid model is available, which is a start. For product design roles, there's some chance to do focused work remote from home a couple days a week. It's nice not being in the Chicago office every single day.
Flexibility really depends on your specific manager, which is tough. Some teams demand more onsite presence, making true WFH difficult even when tasks could be done remotely. It's a big corporate environment, not a startup, so policies can feel a bit rigid in consumer electronics development.
Managers should get more training on how to genuinely support flexible work. Trust teams more with their hybrid schedules instead of enforcing blanket onsite rules.