Date: Aug 27, 2025

Location: Berlin, DE, 12489

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70518

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

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For our location in Berlin-Adlershof, Germany, we are looking for a

Senior Industrial Designer (m/f/d)

Position overview

We’re looking for an experienced and highly capable industrial design professional to join our global Product Experience Design Team. In this position you will play a key role in driving Corning’s product experience strategy and implementation, for a wide range of products, including connectors, adaptors, fiber closures, tools, and accessories. You will be facilitating the implementation of optimized user experience, based on user-/customer insights, and implement Corning’s visual brand language. For this role, cross-functional collaboration with mechanical engineers, manufacturing experts, product line managers, and other stakeholders is essential. You will be a key contributor to strongly differentiated, innovative, user-friendly solutions that clearly reflect the Corning brand, meet customer needs and adhere to technical and commercial requirements.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Hours: Full-time, 40+ hours per week (hybrid)
Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally required
Reports to: Head of Product Experience Design Group (global)

Qualifications

Bachelor- or master’s degree in industrial design / product design, or a related field
5+ years of industrial design / product development experience with a proven track record of go-to-market products, represented by a strong portfolio

How you will make a difference

Represent Product Experience Design group in cross-functional projects.
Contribute to product definition and conceptualization, based on user/customer insights.
Be a key contributor in evolving Corning’s Product Experience Design culture.
Create 3D models and prototypes that demonstrate functionality and/or appearance.
Enjoy being hands-on and getting into the fields to gather insights.
Be a team player, participate in team brainstorming sessions and design reviews to contribute ideas and feedback to the global design team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design intent with project objectives and business goals throughout the project.
Prepare detailed design documentation and presentation materials.
Train, educate and advise on industry best practices for visual brand language, design thinking and user experience.

Skills for your success

Advanced capability for industrial design beyond superficial styling: analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, user-centric mindset and approach, passion and experience in optimizing practical ergonomics.
Hands-on design proficiency, including fast 2D/3D sketching, ideation and prototyping.
Expert-level 3D CAD surface modeling (experience with Creo is preferred).
High proficiency in Keyshot and Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop.
Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical engineering principles, DFM/A.
High standards and passion for relentless shaping and optimizing design solutions and visual expression down o the last details.
Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong English language communication and presentation skills, comfortable with collaborating within a global organization; German language skills are a plus.
Ability to inspire, convince, and drive design leadership through excellent verbal and visual articulation and assertiveness.

Work environment

Primary on-site / office-based, at least 3 days per week at our Corning Technology Center in Berlin Adlershof
Occasional business travel, primarily EMEA region

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.