Senior Industrial Designer

From our studios in San Francisco and Espoo, we work across design, engineering, and research to bring clarity and simplicity to complexity.

Our projects span the physical and digital worlds — from AI-powered network systems and data center hardware to next-generation connected devices.

What unites our work is a shared purpose: to create technology that helps the world act together — designing products that serve humanity responsibly.

We combine visionary thinking with rigorous craft. With decades of award-winning expertise in Experience and Industrial Design, our team understands how to balance usability, aesthetics, performance, manufacturability, reliability, and sustainability.

Every design begins with observation and empathy, guided by insights into how people interact with technology — and how that interaction can shape a better, more connected future.

Our commitment to responsible innovation drives everything we do. We prioritize sustainable materials and processes, and explore how AI and advanced computing can be harnessed ethically to enhance human capability and connection.
 

• Drive all industrial design activities from concept to development and market launch, covering both physical devices and supporting UX.
• Translate consumer needs and customer requirements into world-class competitive product concepts.
• Deliver concept design work in collaboration with product development teams.
• Ensure products are implemented as planned and optimized for market success.
• Act as the customer’s voice throughout the product proposition and development journey.
• Partner closely with development teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to align content, schedule, and quality for hardware.
• Define clear success metrics and communicate progress regularly. 

This position will allow you to:

• Learn from a highly multidisciplinary design team working on globally impactful projects.
• Gain experience in managing the full lifecycle of product design from conception to ramp-up.
• Expand your skills in design strategy, consumer insights, and hardware prototyping.
• Work from our Nokia’s state-of-the-art Espoo design studio and benefit from a collaborative international environment.

You Have:

• Strong 3D skills (Alias, Catia, Rhino, SolidWorks, NX).
• 5+ years of experience with a Master’s degree in Industrial Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record of designing and shipping world-recognized products, including supplier collaboration.
• Excellent sketching, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and rendering tools such as KeyShot.
• Hands-on prototyping skills, including workshop tools for rapid design prototyping.
• A self-starter mindset, strategic thinking ability, and strong problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential projects.
• A portfolio showing your work and skillset 

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience in making 3D animations, using tools such as Blender. 
• Deep knowledge of Industrial Design practices in consumer or professional businesses.
• Experience in design strategy, concept creation, and understanding of market/consumer insights.
• Hardware technology knowledge and prototyping experience.
• Ability to influence and prioritize product design requirements across stakeholders.
• A dynamic, enthusiastic, and innovative approach, balanced with team-player humility in global environments. 

Please note that including a portfolio showcasing your work and skillset is mandatory for this application. This can be a link to your website, a PDF, a PPT presentation, or any other format that demonstrates your work and skills.

About Nokia

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.
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About the Business Group
A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.

Our recruitment process
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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.
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