Senior Industrial Designer-R&D

Fiskars Group; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Work-life balance

Professional development

Recognition and rewards

Employee discounts

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Fiskars Group seeks a Senior Industrial Designer to join our R&D team in Espoo or Billnäs. You will lead design efforts from concept through launch, translating consumer insights into commercially compelling concepts and delivering a high-quality consumer experience.

You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, packaging designers and manufacturing partners to shape form, ergonomics, materials, and finishes while pursuing sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent.
• Several years of professional experience in industrial design and consumer product development.
• Proven ability to translate insights into innovative and commercially successful design solutions.
• Strong capability in concept generation, storytelling, visual communication, and design strategy.
• Curious, creative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid experience of prototyping tools and methods.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product development constraints.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and circular design approaches is considered an advantage.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial design activities across new product development projects, from early exploration and concept creation through production and launch.
• Turn consumer insights, emerging trends, and business opportunities into distinctive and commercially relevant product concepts.
• Define product form, ergonomics, usability, color, materials, and finishes in line with the Fiskars brand experience.
• Create sketches, visualizations, prototypes, appearance models, and specifications that clearly communicate design intent.
• Partner with engineering, product management, packaging, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to deliver feasible, manufacturable, and consumer-centered solutions.
• Present concepts and design recommendations to project teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders, using clear storytelling and design rationale.
• Identify opportunities in materials, sustainability, technology, and consumer behavior that can inform future innovation and the evolution of Fiskars’ design language.

Skills

Industrial design

3D CAD

English communication

Prototyping

Sustainability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday! Fiskars Group Senior Industrial Designer – R&D

OUR ROLE

At Fiskars Group, design is at the heart of everything we create. For generations, our products have combined functionality, purposeful aesthetics, and innovation to make everyday life better. We are looking for a passionate Senior Industrial Designer to join our innovative R&D team. In this role, you will create product experiences that connect consumer needs, business opportunities, and great design. You will translate insights into meaningful concepts, shape product direction through compelling design thinking, and develop solutions that combine functionality, purposeful aesthetics, and sustainability. Working as part of cross-functional New Product Development teams, you will lead industrial design activities from early concept creation through product launch. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, packaging designers, and manufacturing partners to bring innovative ideas to life while ensuring a high-quality consumer experience. This role offers the opportunity to influence both individual products and the broader evolution of Fiskars design. We are looking for someone who combines strong design craftsmanship with curiosity, creativity, and the confidence to challenge conventions when better solutions are possible. If you are passionate about creating products that improve everyday life and leave a lasting impression on consumers, we would love to hear from you.

This position is based either in Espoo or Billnäs factory, Finland, and reports to our Manager, Industrial Design. The role is full-time and hybrid.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS GROUP

• Lead industrial design activities across new product development projects, from early exploration and concept creation through production and launch.
• Turn consumer insights, emerging trends, and business opportunities into distinctive and commercially relevant product concepts.
• Define product form, ergonomics, usability, color, materials, and finishes in line with the Fiskars brand experience.
• Create sketches, visualizations, prototypes, appearance models, and specifications that clearly communicate design intent.
• Partner with engineering, product management, packaging, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to deliver feasible, manufacturable, and consumer-centered solutions.
• Present concepts and design recommendations to project teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders, using clear storytelling and design rationale.
• Identify opportunities in materials, sustainability, technology, and consumer behavior that can inform future innovation and the evolution of Fiskars’ design language.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s or Master´s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent.
• Several years of professional experience in industrial design and consumer product development.
• Proven ability to translate insights into innovative and commercially successful design solutions.
• Strong capability in concept generation, storytelling, visual communication, and design strategy.
• Curious, creative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid experience of prototyping tools and methods.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product development constraints.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and circular design approaches is considered an advantage.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Portfolio

Please include a portfolio that demonstrates your design process, including insight development, concept exploration, form development, prototyping, collaboration with engineering or manufacturing, and examples of products brought toward production or launch. Where possible, clarify your individual contribution to each project.

Contact

For further information please contact: Sami Lyytikäinen, Manager, Industrial Design at [e-mail]

Last day of application: 2026-10-29

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
• Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
• Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
• Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
• Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
• Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Company Information

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.

In 2025, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.1 billion, and we had approximately 6,600 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars. BA Vita offers products in the high-end homeware segment as well as fine branded jewelry. Its desirable brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2025, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 613 million, and it had approximately 5,000 employees. BA Fiskars offers functional innovations in the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2025, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 522 million, and it had approximately 1,300 employees.

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com

In 2025, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.1 billion, and we had approximately 6,600 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars. BA Vita offers products in the high-end homeware segment as well as fine branded jewelry. Its desirable brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2025, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 613 million, and it had approximately 5,000 employees. BA Fiskars offers functional innovations in the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2025, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 522 million, and it had approximately 1,300 employees. Read more: fiskarsgroup.com