Job in Finland for industrial designer?

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luckykitty
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Job in Finland for industrial designer?

Post by luckykitty » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:19 pm

Hi,
I know a guy from Holland who wants to get a job and move here, he is finishing his masters in Industrial design. Does anyone know to what kind of companies he can apply for work? I only know Nokia, and I need some other names :D. He prefers to live in Helsinki or close by.

Thanks!
Lucky kitty



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shrecher
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Re: Job in Finland for industrial designer?

Post by shrecher » Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:48 am

why can't he stay and find first job in Holland? Apparently, by coming to Finland he puts himself at worse conditions than at home country.

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Re: Job in Finland for industrial designer?

Post by rinso » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:50 am

Finland has a good reputation in design. So companies are critical in who they hire.
Without a good portfolio it will be difficult for him.
I agree with shrecher, better to get experience in Holland first.

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Re: Job in Finland for industrial designer?

Post by luckykitty » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:59 am

He has quite a good portfolio, he has worked on a lot of freelance projects and work on his masters. Do you know what kind of design companies, or industrial companies with design positions, there are in finland tho?
He is probably working in an internship as part of his masters, with Phillips. So he will have some experience when he finishes his studies, which are really practical based, so he works very closely with Phillips.
But he works alot with product designing, and designing new technologies and stuff, so its kind of special, maybe if companies need to look for someone with those skills? And he likes Finland, just a nice change. He'll probably have his first job working for Phillips really, but kind of just looking ahead to see what he could expect here in terms of suitable work. He's not moving here yet, just wanted to know what companies and positions he's available to work for, he's applying to it from Holland of course. Obviously he's skilled, he's going to work where its best, but I'm pretty clueless what design and industrial companies are here. So just wanted some names and reccomendations, or examples :).

Well thanks!
-Luckykitty

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Re: Job in Finland for industrial designer?

Post by Hank W. » Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:20 pm

Well, something pops up here and then there are these guys: http://www.designforbusiness.fi/ for students looking for jobs in design... and of course he knows of this http://www.designforum.fi/
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Re: Job in Finland for industrial designer?

Post by luckykitty » Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:34 pm

Thanks alot Hank:)
-Lucky kitty


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