Senior Product Designer

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 200,000 employees, of which 55% are employed in R&D, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei invests more than 20% of revenues in R&D every year: in the past 10 years our total R&D investments exceed 150B USD.

By the end of 2023, Huawei held +140.000 active patents.

Who we are

• Our motto is "make it possible", we use our customer-centric obsession, our perseverance, our dedication and a continuous self-challenge to accomplish the most challenging goals and always raise the bar!

• We think and execute very fast, but we are never superficial and always guarantee the highest standards.

• We are obsessed about continuous improvement and about creating value for the company, for the employees and for society.

• We are a multicultural team where relationships are informal and direct and where cooperation and support are our daily keywords.

• We are a place where "results talk and ideas walk", good ideas are always welcome, but you have to take ownership and make them happen too.

• Openness and flexibility are our mantra.

Senior Product Designer in a nutshell

The position will be part of our Aesthetic Research Center, one of Huawei Research Centers committed to enhancing the quality of Huawei products by creating a strong design ecosystem. The Senior Product Designer is responsible for research and future-oriented design exploration for B2B and B2C devices, including consumer electronics such as smartphones, smartwatches, earphones, and smart glasses. This role focuses on trend forecasting, aesthetic and technological research, and conceptual innovation to inform and inspire global product design teams and contribute to the development of forward-looking products.

By investigating emerging materials, evolving user behaviors, and new design languages, this role translates insights into compelling design directions and concept proposals. It ensures that future product visions align with shifting consumer expectations, technological advancements, and broader market dynamics, while providing a strong foundation for innovation across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Research emerging technologies, materials, user behaviors, and design trends to identify future opportunities.

• Develop speculative and visionary product concepts exploring new form factors, interactions, and materials.

• Create forward-looking design strategies, concepts, and design identity frameworks.

• Develop visual storytelling and narratives to clearly communicate product visions and design intent.

• Explore CMF innovations and sustainable design approaches to create new sensory and tactile experiences.

• Collaborate with product, engineering, UI/UX, and research teams to influence product direction through design.

• Monitor competitor activity and draw inspiration from adjacent industries such as fashion, architecture, and digital experiences.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in product or consumer electronics design with a strong focus on research and future visioning.

• Excellent conceptual thinking, sketching, and 3D visualization skills.

• Proficiency in Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI-supported design tools.

• Strong understanding of materials, CMF, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to synthesize research into clear design directions and communicate ideas through strong visual storytelling.

• Strategic, curious, and self-driven mindset with strong collaboration skills.

What We Offer:

We offer you an exciting opportunity in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational technology companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package.

We offer a gross annual salary typically ranging from €60,000 to €80,000 determined according to objective criteria such as professional experience, competencies, and seniority. Employees may also be considered for a discretionary annual bonus ranging from 0 to 2 monthly salaries, subject to company evaluation. The applicable collective bargaining agreement is the CCNL Telecommunications, within levels 6° and 7°.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Company Info:

Huawei Technologies Italia S.r.l.

Registered Office: Via Lorenteggio 240, Tower A, Milan

Milan Aesthetic Research Center Office address: Via Silvio Pellico 7, Milan