Interaction Design

BMW; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 75.000 - 97.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with Company match and RIA

Employee vehicle program

Bonus eligibility

Paid Parental Leave

Generous PTO and company holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Zusammenfassung

Designworks, the design innovation studio of BMW Group, seeks a Junior Designer in Santa Monica, CA to craft interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes. You will contribute across the full design process, collaborating in agile teams and applying design thinking to evolving product experiences.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in Interaction/UI/UX design, strong typography and layout sense, and curiosity about AI tools.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of prior work experience in Interaction/UI/UX Design.
• Familiarity with end-to-end design process and research-driven decisions.
• Strong design fundamentals: hierarchy, typography, layout, color.
• Curiosity about AI and familiarity with tools like ChatGPT, Figma AI, etc.
• Experience designing AI-powered products or LLM-based features.

Aufgaben

• Design interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes with guidance from senior designers.
• Contribute to concepts from wireframes to detailed UI, prototyping and handoff.
• Evaluate concepts against usability, accessibility, and client needs.
• Work within design systems to ensure consistency across components.
• Collaborate in cross-functional agile teams and present work to stakeholders.
• Grow skills in scoping, time estimation and design communication.
• Explore AI-powered interfaces and contribute to AI features.

Kenntnisse

Interaction design

UI/UX design

Design thinking

Prototyping

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Motion graphics tools

3D tools

JavaScript/HTML/CSS

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Designer, Interaction Design

Designworks is the design innovation studio of BMW Group. For 25 years, we have been stimulating our parent company, as well as a select group of companies with ambitious visions for the future. We inspire and challenge the companies we work with to be at the forefront of their industries - in design, technology and innovation. We are the architects of future, designing systems that impact and improve the world we live in. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Santa Monica, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes for digital products, with guidance and mentorship from senior designers as you build your craft.
• Contribute to the full design process, from early concepts and wireframes through detailed UI, prototyping, and handoff on a range of projects from focused features to broader product experiences.
• Help evaluate concepts against usability, accessibility, functionality, and client needs while folding research findings back into your design decisions.
• Work within and contribute to design systems, ensuring consistency across components, patterns, and platforms.
• Collaborate in cross-functional, agile teams using design thinking, and support senior staff in presenting work to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Develop your skills in scoping and time estimation and design communication, taking on additional responsibilities as you grow.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully in your design workflow and contribute to designing interfaces and interactions for AI-powered features.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of prior work experience in Interaction/UI/UX Design or equivalent.
• Familiarity with the end-to-end design process and curiosity about how research, production, and commercial context shape design decisions.
• A solid grasp of core design principles: hierarchy, typography, layout, color, and an evolving sense of form.
• Curiosity about AI and familiarity with current tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Figma AI, Midjourney, or similar) as part of your design and research process.
• Strong computer and software skills in: Adobe Creative Suite and Figma or other cloud collaboration and prototyping tools.
• Preferences: exposure to 3D tools (Blender, Cinema 4D, Spline, etc.); knowledge of Motion Graphics Tools (After Effects, Rive, etc.); strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Tools; familiarity with interaction or creative coding languages (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Processing, etc.); experience designing AI-powered products, agentic interfaces, or LLM-based features.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account
• Employee vehicle program
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
• Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs

This is a hybrid role that requires regular attendance in the office. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. The expected salary range for this position is $75,300.00 - $97,448.00; the selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer.