Minimum 3 years of experience in Industrial Design
Proven track record with suppliers and shipping acclaimed consumer products
Strong consumer empathy and understanding
Expertise in design strategy and concept creation
Proficient in prototyping and high standards of Industrial Design practices
Solid grasp of business, market, and consumer dynamics
Exceptional project management and structuring skills
Responsibilities
Lead the industrial design process for innovative device products
Collaborate with engineers, marketers, and UX designers to define product specifications
Conduct user research to inform design decisions
Create detailed design concepts and prototypes
Work with engineering to ensure design feasibility
Maintain design guidelines for product consistency
Present design concepts to stakeholders, communicating rationale effectively
Benefits
Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance and AD&D coverage
Paid time off for holidays and vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Nokia Design team is seeking a talented Industrial Designer to join our innovative product design team. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our new category of device products, ensuring a human-centric experience design approach. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to define product propositions and identify business opportunities, driving the success of our products in the market.
Responsibilities
Lead the industrial design process for a new category of device products, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, marketers, and user experience designers, to define product requirements and specifications.
Conduct user research and gather insights to inform design decisions, ensuring a deep understanding of user needs and preferences.
Create detailed design concepts, sketches, and prototypes, translating ideas into visually appealing and functional product designs.
Work closely with the engineering team to ensure the technical feasibility of design concepts and provide design guidance throughout the development process.
Develop and maintain design guidelines and standards, ensuring consistency across the product portfolio.
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to junior designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to inspire and enhance your design work.
Present design concepts and proposals to internal stakeholders and clients, effectively communicating design rationale and value.
Ensure design deliverables meet quality standards and timelines, collaborating with project managers to manage project scope and resources.
Qualifications
Must Have
Minimum 3 years of experience with a degree in Industrial Design
Solid experience and results from working with suppliers.
Experience with making and shipping a world recognized and acclaimed consumer product
Consumer understanding & empathy
Design strategy & concept creation
Prototyping
The knowledge of the highest standards of Industrial Design practices in a consumer or professional driven business
A good business, market, consumer, and marketing understanding
Strong hardware technology understanding
The ability to take and drive decisions to prioritize product design requirements by directly and indirectly influencing stakeholders
The humility of a team player collaborating well in complex international environments
The ability to build your network fast
Exceptional project and structuring skills
Excellent problem solving, influencing and communication skills
A dynamic, enthusiastic, and winning personality
Strong knowledge of marketing strategy, techniques, effectiveness, tools, and functional competencies relevant to the role
Education level required: Bachelor or MA in Industrial Design degree level
Training/consulting
Global experience is a plus
Key Competencies
Exceptional 3D skills (Alias/Catia/Rhino/Solid Works/NX)
Exceptional sketching and presentation skills
Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
Excellent on Key Shot or similar
High ethical standards; able to manage very confidential information and projects.
Self-starter and strategic thinker, with good critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability.
Sufficient technology and industry understanding
Ability to communicate crisply and clearly, at appropriate levels
Fast learner, able to understand new technologies and process changes
Creative and innovative in style, and flexible and able to shift strategies and tactics when required.
Project management and change management
Detail oriented, well organized, and efficient with time management.
Strong presenter with good English language skills (both in person and virtually)
Able to work effectively in a rapidly changing and demanding virtual environment across global time zones
Proactive and collaborative work style with a bias for action.
About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term disability, and long-term disability
Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
About Nokia
Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
