Industrial Designer

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. You have a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end process and possess the ability to effectively manage the entire product life cycle, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery.
• 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.

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