We are seeking an exceptional Director of System Experience to lead and shape the user experience across vehicle, mobile, and app platforms. This senior leadership role reports directly to the SVP of Product Experience and involves hiring and leading a team of world-class designers to craft the systems that allow users to control their vehicles and access a suite of applications. You will bring versatility in visual styles, impeccable design taste, and the ability to balance creativity with functional excellence.

You will work closely with the SVP of Product Experience and design leaders across Navigation, Entertainment, Human-Machine Interaction, User Research, Product Management, and Engineering teams to deliver innovative, intuitive, and visually stunning user experiences. This role offers the opportunity to impact the future of mobility in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• In-vehicle Infotainment System Feature Definition and Interaction Design: Lead the definition and design of vehicle and mobile app user interaction systems, including application launching, user profile management, settings, vehicle soft controls, and notification systems across a variety of vehicle configurations and screen sizes.
• Mobile Companion Application.
• Creative Direction: Define the visual styles for various vehicles and personalizations, ensuring consistency and a world-class aesthetic that resonates with users.
• System Applications: Oversee the design of system-level applications such as Settings, Owner’s Guide, and Onboarding to ensure usability, coherence and delight.
• Framework Development: Develop system frameworks for notifications, chimes, and other foundational elements to create a seamless and cohesive user experience.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with application design teams to ensure the System UI meets their design and business needs while delivering a unified user experience.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Build, lead, and mentor a team of UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• High-Quality Execution: Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of designs, rigorous testing, and iteration to maintain quality and meet stakeholder needs.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay ahead of industry trends, integrating emerging technologies and design innovations to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HMI, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of innovative and successful projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in automotive or technology sectors.
• Proficiency in a variety of visual styles and an ability to adapt designs to different contexts.
• Expertise in user-centered design principles, iterative testing, and quality assurance processes.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering and product management.
• Experience collaborating directly with software and hardware engineers to achieve the desired experience.
• Passion for automotive innovation and emerging technologies.