Premium Automotive HMI & Sound Experience Designer

Harman; Novi (MI); Remote; USD 78,750 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Exclusive Discounts

Continuous Learning

Wellness & Work-Life Balance

Education Support

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

HARMAN’s Automotive Design Team in Novi, Michigan is seeking a highly creative automotive experience designer to craft emotionally engaging HMI systems and premium in-car interfaces. You will shape the digital face of our premium audio brands across OEM platforms, blending interface design with sound interaction, motion, and branding.

Join a global network of designers, developers, sound engineers, and OEM partners, owning concepts to final production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Automotive UX/UI, HMI Design, or related in-vehicle experience design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating automotive touchscreen interfaces, embedded systems, or complex interaction design.
• Proven experience designing visually sophisticated and production-ready digital experiences.
• Understanding of OEM collaboration models and automotive software development processes.
• Advanced skills in Figma and modern design workflows.
• Strong understanding of interaction design, visual hierarchy, motion, and human-centered design principles.
• Ability to work independently with high creative ownership and self-direction.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design visually stunning and emotionally engaging UX/UI experiences for branded automotive audio systems and sound features.
• Create immersive touchscreen interfaces, interaction concepts, animations, and visual systems for in‑car environments.
• Develop innovative interaction models and explore alternative input mechanics beyond traditional automotive UI patterns.
• Translate brand identity into highly polished digital experiences that feel premium, recognizable, and future‑facing.

Skills

Automotive UX/UI

HMI Design

Interaction Design

Branding

Independent Work

Presentation Skills

Tools

Figma

Job description

HARMAN’s Automotive Design Team in Novi, Michigan is seeking a highly creative automotive experience designer to craft emotionally engaging HMI systems and premium in-car interfaces. You will shape the digital face of our premium audio brands across OEM platforms, blending interface design with sound interaction, motion, and branding.

Join a global network of designers, developers, sound engineers, and OEM partners, owning concepts to final production.