Senior UX Designer / Cognitive Ergonomist (Automotive HMI)

Overview

Senior UX Designer / Cognitive Ergonomist (Automotive HMI) – RE:LAB s.r.l. We are looking for an experienced UX Designer / Cognitive Ergonomist to join our HMI Design Division, contributing to the definition of functional logics and interaction specifications for vehicle interfaces. This position offers the opportunity to take part in a new, highly challenging international project within our HMI Division that requires strong analytical skills, creativity, and a global mindset. The ideal candidate is motivated to work in international contexts and willing to travel when necessary to collaborate with partners and clients.

Company Description

RE:LAB does not just design interfaces. We craft the future of human-machine connection. Since 2004, RE:LAB has been the secret weapon behind breakthrough products that people actually love to use. From the dashboard of tomorrow's autonomous vehicles to the smart appliances transforming homes worldwide, we create the invisible bridge between human intuition and cutting-edge technology.

What makes us different? While others focus on screens, we think in experiences. Our multidisciplinary team of interaction designers, software engineers, AI specialists, and human factors researchers doesn’t just ask "can we build it?" – we ask "should people want to use it?"

Our superpower: Turning complex technology into effortless experiences across automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. We’re the team global leaders call when user adoption can make or break a multi-million dollar product launch.

Why join RE:LAB?

• Shape tomorrow: Work on products millions will use daily
• Grow exponentially: Learn from 20+ years of HMI innovation expertise
• Think differently: Blend creativity with AI, ergonomics, and cutting-edge tech
• Make impact: See your designs drive real business results for global brands

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. That’s why the world’s most innovative companies trust us to make their boldest visions feel natural, safe, and irresistible.

Ready to design the future? Join us.

Position

We are looking for an experienced UX Designer / Cognitive Ergonomist to join our HMI Design Division, contributing to the definition of functional logics and interaction specifications for vehicle interfaces. This role involves a new, highly challenging international project that requires strong analytical skills, creativity, and a global mindset. The ideal candidate is motivated to work in international contexts and willing to travel when necessary to collaborate with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Designing and formalizing interaction flows, system logics, and user behaviors across HMI components;
• Writing UX specifications and functional documentation for implementation teams;
• Ensuring consistency with automotive standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, UNECE, usability and safety guidelines);
• Collaborating with UX/UI designers, engineers, and human factors specialists to ensure design coherence;
• Supporting validation and review of HMI concepts with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

A senior or mid-level professional with solid experience in automotive UX/HMI design, preferably with a background in Cognitive Ergonomics, Human Factors, or Interaction Design.

Preferred backgrounds

• Cognitive Psychology / Ergonomics
• Interaction Design / UX Design
• Or related disciplines with experience in the automotive field

Desired skills and experience

• Proven experience in HMI / UX design for automotive systems;
• Strong ability to analyze and formalize user flows and logic structures;
• Experience writing functional specifications and defining interaction logic;
• Familiarity with automotive UX standards, usability and safety regulations;
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary and international teams;
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support project activities on-site.

Other information

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexibility in workdays based on project needs.

Location: Based in Reggio Emilia, with extensive on-site collaboration abroad, especially in regions outside Europe during the early project phases.

Our Promise: We build technology for people—and that philosophy defines how we treat our team. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a job: you’ll discover a place where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your unique perspective drives innovation.

Our Values in Action:

• Integrity first: Every decision, every project, every interaction
• Diversity as strength: Different backgrounds, shared ambition
• Inclusion by design: Everyone has a voice, everyone belongs
• Growth mindset: We invest in your development as much as our technology

Ready to shape the future of human-machine interaction? Join a team that values both cutting-edge innovation and human connection.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Engineering Services and IT Services and IT Consulting