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.
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.
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 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
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
Consulting
Develop and execute content strategies across websites, blogs, newsletters, and social media. Manage editorial calendars, coordinate writers and designers, review and approve content, apply SEO practices, analyze performance, conduct market research, and maintain brand standards. The role also oversees multiple content projects, recommends improvements using analytics and audience feedback, and supports digital marketing objectives.
Top Skills:
Adobe Creative SuiteCanvaEmail Marketing PlatformsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle WorkspaceMarketing Automation PlatformsMS OfficeSeoWordpress
Consumer Web • Coupons • Healthtech • Social Impact • Pharmaceutical
Leads complex pharmaceutical access programs from planning through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, milestones, deliverables, risks, reporting, and stakeholder communications. The role supports patient access and affordability initiatives, drives process improvements, resolves program issues, and ensures programs meet quality, compliance, and user experience standards.
Top Skills:
AsanaGoogle SuiteJIRASlackSmartsheet
What you need to know about the Austin Tech Scene
Austin has a diverse and thriving tech ecosystem thanks to home-grown companies like Dell and major campuses for IBM, AMD and Apple. The state’s flagship university, the University of Texas at Austin, is known for its engineering school, and the city is known for its annual South by Southwest tech and media conference. Austin’s tech scene spans many verticals, but it’s particularly known for hardware, including semiconductors, as well as AI, biotechnology and cloud computing. And its food and music scene, low taxes and favorable climate has made the city a destination for tech workers from across the country.
Key Facts About Austin Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 180,500; 13.7% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Dell, IBM, AMD, Apple, Alphabet
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, hardware, cloud computing, software, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.5 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Live Oak Ventures, Austin Ventures, Hinge Capital, Gigafund, KdT Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Silverton Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Texas, Southwestern University, Texas State University, Center for Complex Quantum Systems, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Texas Advanced Computing Center
