6+ years of experience in Industrial Design or equivalent practical experience
Proven track record of shipping acclaimed consumer or professional products
Strong 3D modeling skills using tools like Alias, Catia, Rhino, Solid Works, or NX
Excellent sketching and presentation skills for clear communication
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience with Key Shot or similar prototyping tools
Ability to prototype rapidly using workshop tools
High ethical standards for managing confidential information
Responsibilities
Lead the industrial design process for new device categories with a human-centric focus
Collaborate with engineers, marketers, and UX designers to define product specifications
Create and present design concepts and prototypes to stakeholders
Conduct user research to inform design decisions and meet user expectations
Work with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective
Stay updated on industry trends and design best practices
Mentor junior designers and promote a culture of creativity
Ensure design consistency with Nokia's brand identity
Benefits
Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance and AD&D coverage at 2x base pay
Optional life and AD&D insurance for family members
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
As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will play a pivotal role in defining the product proposition and business opportunities for Nokia's Network Infrastructure group. This group is at the forefront of a global network revolution, aiming to provide faster and more accessible network capacity. Your work will directly impact society's reliance on telecoms networks, ensuring a seamless and user-centric experience.
Responsibilities
Lead the industrial design process for a new category of device products, ensuring a human-centric approach.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, marketers, and user experience designers, to define product requirements and specifications.
Create and present design concepts, prototypes, and mock-ups to stakeholders, clearly communicating design intent and value.
Conduct user research and gather feedback to inform design decisions, ensuring the product meets user needs and expectations.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure the design is technically feasible and cost-effective to produce at scale.
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to continuously improve product design.
Provide design guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
Ensure design consistency across the product line, maintaining Nokia's brand identity and design language.
Qualifications
Must Have
Minimum 6+ years of experience with a degree in Industrial Design or equivalent practical work experience
Experience with making and shipping a world recognized and acclaimed consumer or professional products; experience working with suppliers.
Solid 3D skills (Alias/Catia/Rhino/Solid Works/NX)
Solid sketching skills and ability to make effective presentations and communicate crisply and clearly, at appropriate levels
Solid Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
Solid on Key Shot or similar
Mastering skills for prototyping workshop tools for Rapid Design Prototyping
Self-starter, fast learner, and strategic thinker, with good critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability
High ethical standards; able to manage very confidential information and project.
It would be nice if you also had:
Knowledge of the highest standards of Industrial Design practices in a consumer or professional driven business
Design strategy & concept creation experience as well as good business, market, consumer, and marketing understanding
Hardware technology understanding and prototyping experience
The ability to take and drive decisions to prioritize product design requirements by directly and indirectly influencing stakeholders
A dynamic, enthusiastic, creative, and innovative style with the humility of a team player collaborating well in complex international environments
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.
