Job Description

KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where the magic happens at KONE. It\'s where we combine the physical world \xe2\x80\x93 escalators and elevators \xe2\x80\x93 with smart and connected digital solutions. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to shape the future of the industry with new technologies and sustainable innovations.We work together on daily basis not only internally with IT, R&D and with global innovation team but also with our customers to identify and address customer needs, utilizing strategic design and customer co-creation methods to develop solutions that are both pioneering and practical. Our objective is to drive innovation thereby enabling KONE to maintain its leadership position in the industry.We are now looking for Strategic Designer, Innovation (based in Singapore) to join the diverse group of professionals from business, design and various technology areas. In this role you would be innovating and designing the future and novel solutions in the domains of environmental sustainability and climate technology in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa area and report directly to the Head of Innovation APM. You would be the local connection point towards other KONE organizations.As a Strategic Designer, Innovation you will be co-creating, designing and prototyping new businesses, strategies and solutions that enhances and extends customer experiences while creating new opportunities. We are looking for a motivated individual with an experience of design thinking, business -, management consultancy and business strategy. You will be operating in quick learning cycles via experiments; seeking problems that are worth solving and co-creating solutions that are worth building. Welcome to the team!RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACTIVITIESWe expect you to havePassion for innovation and solving problems with futuristic conceptsEntrepreneurial mindset, everything is possible mentalityA university degree (Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Design, Business, Technology) in a relevant field, backed by 3+ years of experience in strategic design, where your work with emerging technologies stands outEmpathy towards customers and passion for services which meet customer needs, deliver well-defined outcomes in line with company strategyHands-on understanding of design thinking methods, lean start-up, tools and processes, quantitative and qualitative research methodsA proactive and systematic way of workingAbility to experiment concepts through quick and dirty prototypingTeam player mentality, fearless challenger attitude and ability to work in an ambiguous and dynamic environmentProficiency in English as a tool for facilitating workshops and fostering a collaborative work environmentYou might havePassion for environmental sustainability, with a commitment to leveraging thoughtful yet futuristic design and innovative solutions to drive positive change in urban living. Good to have climate technology innovation experience or circular economy and digital services innovation expertise.Strong understanding of co-creation with customers and end-usersExcellent presentation and storytelling skills, communication and facilitation skills to convince stakeholders with insightsExperience in resource planning and project leading - a history of leading innovation projects from the ground upWillingness to maximise learning by sharing your experience and expertise within the team membersWorking experience collaborating with business stakeholdersPrevious experience in working in agile virtual multidisciplinary team in a multicultural setting, excelling in emotional intelligence to foster inspiration, communication and collaboration both remote and face to faceA readiness to travel, showing your commitment to understanding and engaging with diverse business and customer needs and contexts directly.Network in the local start-ups and service design communityWe offerFun, passionate and highly experienced teammatesPossibility to strengthen your skills and learn new thingsSignificant personal impact on the services we\xe2\x80\x99re buildingWe are looking forward to hearing from you and receiving your application. If you are interested in this position, please send your application together with resume or CV. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.#LI-RJ1At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.Read more on

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