Sr. Navigation/Infotainment Product Designer

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric vehicles seeks an experienced product designer for their Infotainment team. This role focuses on creating user-centric interfaces for Rivian's vehicles and mobile app, enhancing the driving experience while emphasizing sustainability and innovation. The position requires collaboration across teams to deliver cohesive and engaging designs, with a strong emphasis on user experience and modern aesthetics.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/Rx insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing and launching zero-to-one software products.
• A compelling visual portfolio of work to demonstrate design experience.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Work across various design projects within Infotainment and Navigation.
• Collaborate with UX Research team to understand user needs.
• Iterate on design solutions from sketches to final prototypes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This applies to the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions, and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced product designer to join our Infotainment team at Rivian to help design digital products for Rivian vehicles, as well as the mobile app, in Navigation, Media, Vehicle Autonomy, and more. As a Vehicle Infotainment/Navigation Designer on Rivian's UI/UX team, you will focus on creating innovative, user-centric interfaces that enhance the driving experience in our all-electric vehicles. You will craft engaging, environmentally conscious interfaces that prioritize sustainability while providing rich, real-time information to users. Your work will help differentiate Rivian from traditional automakers by emphasizing a modern, connected experience that reflects our commitment to exploration and adventure. This is an on-site role at our design center in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

1. Work across a wide variety of design projects within the Infotainment, Navigation, and Vehicle Autonomy landscape.
2. Work closely with our partners to define user problems and opportunities for improving the experience and performance of our infotainment products.
3. Collaborate with vehicle UX design teams to create a cohesive experience in vehicles. Work closely with our UX Research team to understand user needs through user studies and testing.
4. Iterate on possible solutions throughout the design process, from early sketches to polished final prototypes.
5. Present work to business stakeholders and design leadership. Document final designs in detailed handoff files.
6. Apply our design system to ensure consistency across our digital ecosystem.
7. Work with our Design Systems team to stretch and redefine our patterns when needed.
8. Collaborate with development partners throughout the build process to test in-vehicle work prior to release.

Qualifications

Application Requirement: Include a link to your portfolio, with credentials, showcasing samples that demonstrate your expertise for this role.

• 5+ years developing and launching zero-to-one software products.
• A compelling visual portfolio of work to demonstrate design experience.
• Demonstrated ability in crafting strategic design briefs to set the framing and scope of each project.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with context switching and being a “Jack-of-all-trades”.
• Experience in automotive design is not required.
• High proficiency with creative tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Palo Alto-Based Applicants: $132,000-$165,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian offers comprehensive medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children up to age 26. Coverage begins on the first day of employment, with Rivian covering most premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We are committed to accessible hiring processes. If accommodations are needed, please email us at [e-mail].

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