Junior Designer, Interaction Design

BMW Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee vehicle program

Generous PTO

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

BMW Group’s Designworks studio in Santa Monica seeks a Junior Designer for Interaction Design. You’ll contribute to UI flows, prototypes, and design systems within agile teams, mentored by senior designers.

Expect to work on a range of projects, from focused features to broader experiences, with emphasis on usability and AI-powered interfaces. You bring a Bachelor’s in a design field and up to 2 years’ experience, plus familiarity with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and basic web tech.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of end-to-end design process and research integration.
• Strong design basics: hierarchy, typography, layout, color.
• Experience with AI-powered products or LLM interfaces is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes for digital products with guidance from senior designers.
• Contribute to full design process from concepts to handoff across features and experiences.
• Evaluate concepts against usability, accessibility, and client needs; apply findings to design decisions.
• Work within and contribute to design systems for consistency across components and platforms.
• Collaborate in cross-functional, agile teams and present work to stakeholders.
• Develop skills in scoping, time estimation, and design communication.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully in design workflow and contribute to AI-powered interfaces.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Prototyping

Design Systems

Research & Usability

AI tools familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

JS/HTML/CSS basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Blender

Cinema 4D

Spline

After Effects

Rive

Microsoft Office

JavaScript/HTML/CSS

Job description

Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.

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. 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.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• 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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• 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.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

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

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This is a hybrid role that requires regular attendance in the office.

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. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for BMW support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H 1B, O 1, E 3, H 1B1, TN, F 1 OPT, F 1 STEM OPT, F 1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future.

If you will require BMW to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Junior Designer, Interaction Design

Santa Monica, CA

United States

Design

General

Full-time