Lead Automotive UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,449,000 - 3,102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation with equity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive UX/UI Designer to shape the future of in-car digital experiences. This fully remote role lets you lead design strategy for infotainment and driver assistance interfaces, collaborating with engineering, product, and research teams to deliver intuitive, aesthetically pleasing experiences.

You will leverage a robust portfolio in automotive or complex digital products, drive design systems, and mentor a distributed team while championing human-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Design, HCI, CS, or related field.a0Master's preferred.
• Significant professional UX/UI experience in automotive or complex digital products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX, interaction, and visual design skills.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and leadership for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for automotive digital interfaces from concept to high-fidelity visuals.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate decisions.
• Translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to ensure feasible implementation.
• Mentor junior designers in a distributed team.

Skills

UX/UI design

Automotive UX

User research

Prototyping

Design systems

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/HCI/CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead Automotive UX/UI Designer to shape the future of in-car digital experiences. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to lead design strategy for next-generation vehicle interfaces, from infotainment systems to driver assistance displays. You will work collaboratively with engineering, product, and research teams to create intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user experiences. This role is perfect for a creative leader with a strong portfolio in UX/UI design, specifically within the automotive or complex digital product space, who excels in a distributed team environment and is passionate about human-centered design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for automotive digital interfaces, including concept development, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Translate complex technical requirements into simple, intuitive, and elegant user experiences.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and software engineers to ensure feasibility and effective implementation of designs.
• Mentor and guide junior designers within the remote team, fostering a culture of design excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Significant professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong focus on automotive or complex digital products.
• A robust portfolio showcasing exceptional UX/UI design work, interaction design, and visual design skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills for remote team environments.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a global reach in talent.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to influence the design direction of innovative automotive technologies.
• Work with a passionate and talented team dedicated to user-centric design.