Remote Automotive UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development budget

Fully remote work

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative, user-centric Remote Automotive UX/UI Designer to shape vehicle interfaces and digital experiences for in-car systems, mobile apps, and related automotive digital products.

You will translate complex user needs into intuitive interfaces, collaborating with product managers, software engineers, and automotive engineers to ensure feasible implementations. 5+ years in UX/UI design and a strong portfolio are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience.
• Strong portfolio showing UI design, user-centered design and interactive prototyping.
• Familiarity with automotive HMI principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create personas, and map user journeys for automotive context.
• Design intuitive interfaces for automotive infotainment, mobile apps, and web platforms.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate concepts and flows.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and automotive engineers for feasible designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and performance data.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency.

Skills

User research

Personas

User journeys

Wireframes

Prototyping

Design systems

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and user-centric Remote Automotive UX/UI Designer to shape the future of vehicle interfaces and digital experiences. Working entirely in a remote capacity, you will translate complex user needs and business requirements into intuitive and engaging interfaces for in-car systems, mobile apps, and related automotive digital products. Your design expertise will directly impact how users interact with vehicles, making driving safer, more enjoyable, and more connected. This is an exciting opportunity to blend your design talents with a passion for automotive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research, create personas, and map user journeys to deeply understand user needs and pain points within the automotive context.
• Design intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for automotive infotainment systems, mobile applications, and web platforms.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and automotive engineers to ensure design feasibility and successful implementation.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and performance data.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital automotive products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion focused on digital product design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI design skills, user-centered design principles, and experience with interactive prototyping.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Familiarity with automotive HMI (Human-Machine Interface) principles and in-car user experiences is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, essential for a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to influence the design of next-generation automotive user experiences.