Ui/Ux Designer

Job Title: Engineer - CX Design & Development

Position Level: L5

Reporting To: Lead - PV CX Design & Development (L4)

Purpose of the Position:
We are seeking a talented UI/UX Designer with a passion for the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have experience designing user experiences and interfaces for automotive applications, including in-car infotainment systems, digital dashboards, and other vehicle interfaces. This role requires close collaboration with design and engineering teams to create intuitive, visually appealing user experiences for next-generation vehicles. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between design and technology, reflecting our companys commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. User Experience Development:

• Organize and conduct primary interviews with target groups.
• Gather indirect customer feedback through internal and external channels.
• Conduct trend research in the automotive industry and related sectors.
• Develop customer journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for periodic reviews and CFT consumption.
• Participate in CFT workshops for user experience development.

2. UI Development:

• Translate UX designs into responsive, intuitive, and visually appealing interfaces for automotive digital platforms.
• Ensure optimal performance, usability, and accessibility of in-car UI systems.
• Develop scalable and reusable UI components to ensure consistency across platforms.
• Collaborate with QA teams to identify and resolve UI bugs and performance issues.

3. Technology Implementation:

• Implement UI designs using modern front-end technologies and frameworks.
• Integrate APIs, backend services, and real-time data streams into user interfaces.
• Optimize UI systems for performance and accessibility.

4. UX Delivery and Feedback:

• Translate business and UX requirements into service designs and interaction models.
• Prepare and implement user interface designs into functional and engaging phygital experiences.
• Develop interaction models for complex automotive UI environments.
• Conduct periodic CFT workshops to ensure seamless customer experiences.
• Maintain a global UI repository and ensure adherence to brand and project guidelines.

5. Innovation and Research:

• Stay updated on emerging trends in UI/UX, automotive technologies, and human-machine interaction.
• Recommend new tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.

6. Benchmarking and Practices:

• Research and publish insights on industry practices.
• Propose updates to current design practices.

7. UX Budget Management:

• Manage annual projections and track UX budgets for supplier engagements and CAPEX.

Education:

• Graduate/Master’s degree in Product Design, UI/UX Design, or a related field is preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Design Tools: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Sketch, Figma, and InVision.
• Prototyping: Expertise in creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Basic understanding of front-end technologies.
• Responsive Design: Experience designing for various devices and screen sizes.
• Typography & Color Theory: Strong grasp of visual design principles.

Soft Skills:

• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively and devise innovative solutions.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to articulate ideas clearly.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve design-related issues.

Relevant Experience:

• Experience designing user interfaces for automotive applications.
• Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and other designers to implement design solutions.
• Conducted user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Experience with AI and GenAI is a plus.