Senior Industrial Designer (Project Lead) (m/f/d)

Staefa, Switzerland

Senior Industrial Designer (Project Lead) (m/f/d)

The purpose of this role is to design and innovate Sonova’s hardware products, with a primary focus on Hearing Aids as well as Chargers and Accessories. You will shape best-in-class B2C and B2B user experiences by applying user-centered design methodologies, creating ergonomic, intuitive, and aesthetically outstanding product solutions. Working closely with Product Management, User & Market Insights, Marketing, and R&D teams, you will identify opportunities and design solutions that ensure seamless integration within the Sonova ecosystem and deliver exceptional experiences for both End Users and Hearing Care Professionals.

More about the role

• Lead and execute hardware product design projects (Hearing Aids, Chargers, Accessories) throughout the full user-centered design process, from early concept to implementation
• Design 3D product models (Cad) and physical interfaces to create outstanding user experiences
• Innovate at the ecosystem level, ensuring seamless integration of Hearing Aids and Chargers across the Sonova product portfolio for both B2C and B2B users
• Ensure that created product designs align with global design principles and guidelines defined at the group level
• Create and evaluate 3D mockups with users, refining UX based on user insights and feedback
• Collaborate closely with User & Market Insights teams to incorporate research findings into design iterations
• Work with Product Marketing and R&D to gather requirements efficiently and translate them into actionable, implementation-ready design specifications for engineering teams
• Support stakeholder management and collaboration with business partners to ensure alignment and smooth execution

More about you

Essential

• University degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a similar field
• 6+ years of experience designing physical products in an international environment
• Strong experience with user-centered design methodologies and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Experience managing design projects end-to-end, including coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Solid understanding of hardware development and ability to translate insights into clear design requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to manage complexity and multiple priorities
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhinoceros), rendering software (e.g., KeyShot), and 2D design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Fluent English language skills

Preferred

• Experience with health devices, consumer electronics, or mechanical design
• Familiarity with medical device compliance requirements
• Experience with Figma, Adobe XD, Confluence, or prototyping tools
• German or additional language skills are an asset

More about what we offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your complete application including your design portfolio via our online job application platform.