Senior Automotive HMI/UX Designer (Remote)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity potential

Remote-first culture

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive HMI/UX Designer for a fully remote role. You will lead the design of in-car interfaces, dashboards, and HUDs, guiding the product from concept to implementation.

We expect 8+ years in automotive or complex digital product design, with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision. This is a remote-first opportunity enabling collaboration with teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HMI/UX design, automotive or complex digital products.
• Strong portfolio of automotive HMI/UX work and user research.
• Experience with design systems and accessibility in automotive contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for automotive HMI/UX across infotainment, HUDs, and clusters.
• Conduct user research, define personas, and map journeys for drivers.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals for new features.
• Develop design guidelines, style guides, and component libraries.
• Collaborate with product, software, and hardware engineers for feasibility.
• Run usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback.

Skills

HMI/UX design

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interaction/Graphic Design or HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge automotive technology company, is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Automotive HMI/UX Designer for a fully remote position. This role is central to crafting intuitive, engaging, and safe user experiences for in-car infotainment systems, digital cockpits, and advanced driver‑assistance systems (ADAS). You will translate complex user needs and technical capabilities into seamless and aesthetically pleasing interfaces. The ideal candidate is passionate about user‑centered design, possesses a strong portfolio showcasing automotive or complex digital product design, and excels in a remote collaborative environment. Our client offers a remote‑first culture, valuing innovation, autonomy, and work‑life balance. This is a unique opportunity to significantly influence the future of how drivers interact with their vehicles, working from anywhere. We are looking for a design leader who can champion user experience across the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) and User Experience (UX) for automotive digital systems, including infotainment screens, instrument clusters, and heads‑up displays (HUDs).
• Conduct user research, define user personas, and map user journeys to understand driver needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high‑fidelity visual designs for new features and system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain HMI/UX design guidelines, style guides, and component libraries.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to ensure feasibility and seamless implementation of designs.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.
• Ensure designs comply with automotive HMI safety standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Stay current with the latest trends in UI/UX design, digital interfaces, and automotive technology.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Advocate for user‑centered design principles throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HMI/UX design, with a significant portion focused on automotive or complex digital product design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing automotive HMI/UX design work, user research, and design process.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user‑centered design principles, interaction design patterns, and information architecture.
• Experience with creating wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and visual design assets.
• Familiarity with automotive HMI requirements, safety considerations, and development processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead design efforts within a fully remote team structure.
• Must be eligible to work remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and attending design conferences.
• Work on groundbreaking automotive technology that impacts millions of users.
• Collaborative and innovative remote work environment.
• Performance‑based bonuses and potential for equity.
• Contribute to shaping the future of the automotive user experience.