Sr. Program Manager UI/UX Design

Lucid Motors-LA; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 157,500 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Newark, CA, is seeking a Sr. Program Manager UIUX Design to lead the operational implementation of the UI/UX features from concept through production and OTA lifecycle.

You will bridge the UIUX design team with digital engineering, ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software in an automotive environment. We value a strong mindset to manage complex feature implementations, roadmaps, and cross-functional collaboration across infotainment and engineering teams, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an automotive environment.
• PM skills and technical program management capabilities.
• Experience with Jira / Confluence / Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities internal and cross functional.
• Strong understanding of software / hardware integration process in automotive field.
• Experience with UI/UX tools: Figma, Photoshop, Unreal Engine, Android, Unity, Kanzi, Qt.
• Ability to manage prototype testing and integration processes.

Responsibilities

• Implementation: manage UI/UX feature and concept implementation from concept to SOP and beyond (OTA lifecycle).
• Define roadmaps, manage timelines and ensure on-time releases.
• Secure translation of design intent into technical requirements across UIUX, infotainment and engineering.
• Coordinate toolchain from Figma/Sketch/PS to Unreal/Qt integration.
• Balance customer requirements with high-level automotive development processes.
• Oversee workflow of complex programs with strong software/hardware components.
• Create and improve general development and implementation processes.

Skills

5+ years automotive experience

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Software/hardware integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in digital product design, software engineering with focus on UIUX or similar field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Figma

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Android

Unity

Kanzi

Qt

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Sr. Program Manager UIUX Design

In this key role, you will be responsible to manage the operational implementation of the user interface and experience from concept into production. You will be the interface between the UIUX design team and digital engineering. This role mainly focuses on guaranteeing the seamless integration and execution from early-stage design concepts until final production.

We are looking for an passionate person with a strong mindset that can lead and understand the complexity of feature and requirement implementation between hard and software in an automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation: You will manage the entire UI/UX feature and concept implementation and execution from the early concept phase to the start of production (SOP) and beyond (OTA lifecycle).
• Timing: You will be responsible to define roadmaps, managing timelines and ensuring product releases in time.
• Stakeholder: Excellent Cross-functional communication is required as you will be the intersection between the UIUX design team, infotainment and digital engineering. You will secure the translation of the design intent into technical requirements.
• Tools: HMI Process Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the toolchain from Figma/Sketch/PS to target integration (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, Kanzi, or Qt)
• Requirements: L0-4 requirements implementation linked to high level automotive development process. Customer requirements integration into the vehicle and understanding of requirements balancing processes.
• Execution: Managing the workflow of complex technical programs with a strong software and hardware component.
• Process: Creating and improving general development and implementation processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years + experience in an automotive environment
• Project management / Technical program management skills
• Program management tools like Jira / Confluence / Smartsheet
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities internal and cross functional
• Strong understanding of software / hardware integration process in an automotive related field
• Experience with tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Unreal Engine, Android, Unity, Kanzi, Qt
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and ability to propose creative solutions
• Experience and knowledge in integration of prototype testing
• Comfortable in a fluid job role and proactive in nature
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in digital product design, software engineering with focus on UIUX or similar field

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$157,500 - $231,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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