Lead UI Product Designer

NOKIA
$105488 till $195906 Per Annum * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, California, San Francisco
394 Treat Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2025
We're seeking a Product Design Lead with a track record of shaping consumer-facing and B2B digital products through both vision and craft. This is a senior individual contributor role, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, thinks in systems, and sweats the details. You'll operate as a close partner to the Head of Experience Design, helping to drive design quality and strategic coherence across critical workstreams. This role is based in San Francisco and requires strong on-site presence. You'll be a visible design leader within the SF studio, someone who can guide direction, unblock teams, and be hands on. Key tasks and responsibilities Translate complex product requirements into intuitive, elegant interfaces Drive end-to-end design strategy, from concept framing to final visual execution Shape and evolve the design system to support scale and consistency Collaborate tightly with PM, engineering, and industrial design to deliver integrated solutions Lead design critiques, mentor junior designers, and model excellence across craft, communication, and process Key interfaces: Product Management, Engineering, Industrial Design, R&D and Marketing Key Responsibilities: 6+ years of product design experience, with multiple shipped digital products Strong portfolio showcasing interaction design, systems thinking, and pixel-perfect execution Fluency in Figma, prototyping tools, and storytelling through visuals Experience navigating cross-functional teams and driving clarity in ambiguous environments Deep understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and platform patterns You have: Strategic mindset paired with hands-on craft excellence High standards and attention to detail, can push and polish Comfortable leading by influence without formal management authority Skilled at framing decisions and articulating design trade-offs Presence and confidence to represent design in senior conversations Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work What we offer Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed. Additional Information US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Corporate Retirement Savings Plan Health and dental benefits Short-term disability, and long-term disability Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Paid time off for holidays and Vacation Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Assistance Plan Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.( Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role) All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.