Industrial Designer

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; USD 85,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Industrial Designer to shape the future of telecom products. This exciting role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative designs while ensuring usability and brand consistency. You will contribute to product development from concept to final implementation, enhancing user experience and meeting compliance standards. Join a company that values creativity and innovation, where your work will have a meaningful impact on the industry. If you are passionate about design and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial design, preferably in telecom or technology.
• Strong understanding of industrial design, aesthetics, and usability principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create visually appealing and functional products.
• Maintain a cohesive brand identity across all products.

Skills

Industrial Design

Product Development

Usability Principles

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Master's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CorelDraw

Creo

BarTender

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Note: Please include a portfolio showcasing your previous design work along with your application.

How You Will Contribute:

Ciena is seeking a talented and innovative Industrial Designer to join our dynamic team in the telecom industry. As an Industrial Designer at Ciena, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our products through product design, branding, usability, user interface, consistency across products, and documentation. In addition, knowledge of compliance and regulatory markings, as well as design barcode labels, would be an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Product Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually appealing and functional products.
• Branding: Maintain a cohesive brand identity across all products, ensuring consistency and recognition in the market.
• Conceptual Visuals: Provide effective conceptual renderings of new products to facilitate decision-making by key stakeholders.
• Usability and Human Factors: Optimize product usability and ergonomics, promoting a positive end-user experience through intuitive design.
• Consistency across Products: Maintain design consistency across different product lines, ensuring a unified and seamless user experience.
• Documentation: Create detailed design specifications and documentation to facilitate efficient product development and manufacturing processes.
• Compliance and Regulatory Markings: Ensure Ciena's products comply with industry regulations and standards.
• Design Barcode Labels: Design barcode labels that meet industry standards and facilitate efficient inventory management and tracking.
• Vendor and CM Management: Ensure vendors and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) meet Ciena's quality expectations for labeling, painting, and finishing, providing technical support when needed.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
• Proven experience in industrial design, preferably in the telecom or technology industry, with a strong track record of successful product development, from concept ideation to final implementation.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Creo, BarTender.
• Strong understanding of industrial design, aesthetics, and usability principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with a high level of attention to detail.

The Assets:

• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory markings in the telecom industry.
• Experience in designing barcode labels.

Joining Ciena means being part of a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. As an Industrial Designer, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our telecom products, contribute to our brand identity, and enhance the user experience for our customers. If you are passionate about design and innovation in the telecom industry, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $85,500 - $136,700.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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