Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager-CX Design & Development Position Level: L5 Reporting To: Lead - PV CX Design & Development (L4) Purpose of the Position: We are seeking a talented UI/UX Designer with a passion for the automotive industry . The ideal candidate will have experience designing user experiences and interfaces for automotive applications, including in-car infotainment systems, digital dashboards , and other vehicle interfaces. This role requires close collaboration with design and engineering teams to create intuitive, visually appealing user experiences for next-generation vehicles. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between design and technology, reflecting our companys commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction . Key Responsibilities: 1. User Experience Development: Organize and conduct primary interviews with target groups. Gather indirect customer feedback through internal and external channels. Conduct trend research in the automotive industry and related sectors. Develop customer journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for periodic reviews and CFT consumption. Participate in CFT workshops for user experience development. 2. UI Development: Translate UX designs into responsive, intuitive, and visually appealing interfaces for automotive digital platforms. Ensure optimal performance, usability, and accessibility of in-car UI systems. Develop scalable and reusable UI components to ensure consistency across platforms. Collaborate with QA teams to identify and resolve UI bugs and performance issues. 3. Technology Implementation: Implement UI designs using modern front-end technologies and frameworks . Integrate APIs, backend services , and real-time data streams into user interfaces. Optimize UI systems for performance and accessibility. 4. UX Delivery and Feedback: Translate business and UX requirements into service designs and interaction models. Prepare and implement user interface designs into functional and engaging phygital experiences. Develop interaction models for complex automotive UI environments. Conduct periodic CFT workshops to ensure seamless customer experiences. Maintain a global UI repository and ensure adherence to brand and project guidelines. 5. Innovation and Research: Stay updated on emerging trends in UI/UX, automotive technologies, and human-machine interaction . Recommend new tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality . 6. Benchmarking and Practices: Research and publish insights on industry practices. Propose updates to current design practices. 7. UX Budget Management: Manage annual projections and track UX budgets for supplier engagements and CAPEX. Education: Graduate/Masters degree in Product Design, UI/UX Design , or a related field is preferred. Skills/Competencies: Technical Skills: Design Tools: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Sketch, Figma, and InVision. Prototyping: Expertise in creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Basic understanding of front-end technologies. Responsive Design: Experience designing for various devices and screen sizes. Typography & Color Theory: Strong grasp of visual design principles. Soft Skills: Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively and devise innovative solutions. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality outputs. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to articulate ideas clearly. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve design-related issues. Relevant Experience: Experience designing user interfaces for automotive applications. Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and other designers to implement design solutions. Conducted user research and usability testing to inform design decisions. Experience with AI and GenAI is a plus.