Senior Hardware Experience Designer

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

Verizon Connect is guiding a connected world on the go by automating, optimizing and revolutionizing the way people, vehicles and things move through the world. Our full suite of industry-defining solutions and services put innovation, automation and connected data to work for customers and help them be safer, more efficient and more productive. With more than 3,500 dedicated employees in 15 countries, we deliver leading mobile technology platforms and solutions.

As a SaaS leader, we know our talent is the most important component to our success. We hire top talent and empower them to do their best work. As a division of Verizon, we combine the fun and excitement of a start-up environment with the resources, operational excellence, and brand recognition of an established tech giant.

What you’ll be doing...

We have an immediate need for an experienced Hardware UX Designer to join our Hardware Experience Design team. You will be at the heart of innovation at Verizon Connect, designing solutions that meet current market needs and anticipate future trends in telematics and you will be joining an international design team of researchers, UX, Service, Content and Industrial Designers.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the IoT in the enterprise space. This role is also ideal for someone with a blend of Industrial Design and software UX experience. You will be designing physical and digital touchpoints and must be comfortable working in both.

• Design intuitive, user friendly UIs for both digital products and physical devices.

• Design packaging and physical products.

• Collaborate with software/hardware engineers, product teams and suppliers to ensure designs are feasible and align with technical constraints and company objectives.

• Lead the process from concept through to production including sketching, prototyping, testing, and finalizing designs.

• Conduct user research and testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements, integrating new and exciting design methodologies into our processes.

• Conceptualise and work on innovative holistic design solutions for near and long term business opportunities.

What we’re looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field.

• Relevant experience in Industrial Design with a strong portfolio showcasing both digital and physical product design.

• Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent.

• Experience in UI/UX design for web and mobile applications.

• Physical prototyping.

• Problem framing and solving.

• Customer journey mapping.

Even better if you have:

• Master's degree

• Expertise in Solidworks or 3D printing design.

Why Verizon?

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

• We are a ‘pay for performance’ company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries, performance-based incentives and an employee Stock Program. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program.

• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.

• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program, to empower you to make positive health decisions.

• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.

• Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools and access to industry research.

• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community and sustainability commitment.

Your benefits package will vary depending on the country in which you work.

*subject to business approval

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.