Regional Experience Design Director

AirConsole; Ingolstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global Experience Design Group is seeking a Regional Experience Design Director in Germany. This visionary leader will guide user experience planning and design efforts across automotive markets, leveraging 10+ years of strategic experience. Responsibilities include building a high-performing team, mentoring designers, influencing product strategy, and ensuring user-centric solutions. The role requires fluency in German and a deep understanding of automotive regulations. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered for this strategic leadership position.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to influence the future of vehicle experiences

Collaborative environment focused on innovation

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of strategic leadership in UX or product design.
• Proficiency in digital design and communication tools.
• Must be a fluent German speaker.

Aufgaben

• Oversee user experience planning and delivery for German markets.
• Lead design and maintenance of trends for future vehicle experiences.
• Build and mentor a diverse team of designers and developers.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership in UX

Proficiency in digital design & communication tools

Exceptional systems-thinking

Knowledge of automotive regulations

Fluent German speaker

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master’s or Ph.D. in HCI or related field

Tools

UX design tools

Prototype development tools

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Germany

Employment

Full‑time

Start

ASAP

Only candidates who are authorised to work in Germany will be considered.

About Us

We are a global Experience Design & Product Group (or Experience Unit) on a mission to simplify, clarify, and emotionally amplify the potential of intelligent connected vehicles. With a footprint spanning Germany, Japan, Switzerland, India, the US, and China, we bridge the gap between technological sophistication and human dreams. We don’t just design the vehicle experience, we reshape interaction, perceptions, and create innovative products and solutions for the future of automotive and mobility.

The Role & Opportunity

As the Regional Experience Design Director, Germany, you will be a visionary leader and the primary point of contact for regional clients, partners, and creators. You will build and mentor a high‑performing team and a partner network to define and deliver holistic, human‑centered experiences, from the first brand interaction to the lifelong journey with our products.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for executing the principles of our culture and a design philosophy that spans our global enterprise, encompassing global OEMs, their product portfolios (concept to production), and progressive mobility services.

Key Responsibilities

• User Experience Planning, Design & Delivery: Oversee the planning, business strategy, incubation, design, testing, and delivery of new products, solutions, and services for the German auto & mobility markets. Contribute to a global POV on the future of intelligent, connected vehicle experience.
• Trend Sensing & Roadmap Development: Lead the design and maintenance of a blueprint of “What’s Next” by synthesizing industry trends, foresight planning, and consumer behavior.
• Research & Strategy: Establish robust research functions (qualitative and quantitative, contextual, lab‑based, etc.) to translate deep human insights into actionable design principles and solutions.
• Prototyping & Simulation: Lead the design and development of prototypes, POCs, MVPs, and Simulations to tell compelling stories, persuade, and secure stakeholder buy‑in.
• Cross‑Functional Advocacy: Partner with diverse groups of our parent company, KPIT, including Engineering, Developers, Regional Account Managers, and Marketing to embed user‑centric thinking throughout the product and service lifecycle.
• New Business Development: Support regional sales teams with new project pursuits, project proposal responses, new product demonstrations, client management, regional workshops, and industry events.
• Talent Development: Build, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of User Experience Designers, User Interface & Interaction Designers, Researchers, and Developers extending our start‑up culture of transparency, empowerment, respect, and collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of strategic leadership in UX, product design, or customer experience, specifically within the automotive or global consulting sectors.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in digital design & communication tools, UX process and methods, design research, and the ability to oversee both physical and digital prototype development.
• Strategic Mindset: Exceptional systems‑thinking skills and the ability to balance high‑level creativity with technical feasibility and business acumen.
• Demonstrated Human Factors Experience: Comprehensive knowledge of physical and behavioural characteristics to design safe, intuitive, and desirable vehicle interactions.
• Communication: A master storyteller capable of articulating complex design concepts to influence various stakeholders and diverse global audiences.
• Regional Knowledge, Language & Expertise: Deep understanding of European automotive regulations, market trends, and cultural nuances. Must be a fluent German speaker.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Ph.D. in HCI, Industrial Design, Design Research, User Experience, Service Design, or a related field preferred.

What We Offer

• The chance to influence and redefine the future of the vehicle experience and transportation for millions of users worldwide.
• A highly visible leadership role within a cutting‑edge global Experience Design & Development group.
• A responsive, supportive, collaborative environment focused on innovation of the next intelligent, connected vehicle experience.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Join us at N-Dream in redefining the future of mobility.