Lead industrial design for a new category of consumer devices, from user research and concept development through prototyping and delivery. Collaborate with engineering, marketing, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, ensure technical feasibility, and maintain design standards. Present concepts, guide junior designers, manage design quality and timelines, and apply strong 3D modeling, sketching, visualization, communication, and project management skills in a global environment.
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.
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 Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Learn more about life at Nokia.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
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.
Similar Jobs
Software
Leads industrial design for Nokia network infrastructure devices, from product concepts and user research through prototyping, manufacturing feasibility, and production. Collaborates with engineering, marketing, UX, and manufacturing teams; presents concepts to stakeholders; maintains product-line design consistency and brand identity; monitors industry trends; and mentors junior designers. The role requires strong 3D modeling, sketching, presentation, visualization, prototyping, supplier collaboration, and strategic product design expertise.
Top Skills:
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAliasCatiaKeyshotNxRapid Prototyping ToolsRhinoSolidworks
Marketing Tech
Lead industrial design for hydration and lifestyle hardgoods from research and ideation through production. Develop sketches, CAD models, renderings, prototypes, materials, finishes, and technical documentation. Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, suppliers, clients, and brand teams to deliver ergonomic, manufacturable, cost-effective, sustainable products. Evaluate prototypes, resolve design and production risks, present concepts, and manage multiple concurrent programs.
Top Skills:
Adobe Creative SuiteAi ToolsBlow MoldingCreoFusion 360Injection MoldingKeyshotMetal FormingOvermoldingRhinoSolidworksWelding
Consumer Web • Marketing Tech • Design
Design architectural building components and scalable product systems for ZURU’s residential construction platform. Develop design rules, parametric logic, CAD templates, and product guidelines while balancing aesthetics, functionality, building codes, and manufacturing constraints. Collaborate with design, engineering, software, and manufacturing teams to take concepts through production, improve manufacturability, and streamline the design-to-production process.
Top Skills:
3D ModelingCadGrasshopperParametric DesignRenderingRhino
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
