Senior User Experience Designer (Production Vehicle) at Scout Motors

Fremont, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Electric Vehicles, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Profound understanding of user needs and behaviors
  • Expertise in balancing aesthetics with functionality
  • Based in or able to work from Fremont, CA or Novi, MI
  • Daily office attendance with in-person meetings and events
  • Ability to travel for company events

Responsibilities

  • Lead the translation of the SCOUT brand promise and strategy into production-ready, user-centered design solutions for in-vehicle interfaces and companion mobile apps
  • Deliver complete UX flows and edge cases that reflect production-level detail and engineering feasibility, ensuring all designs are implementation-ready
  • Mentor and guide designers in developing user flows, user stories, wireframes, and high-fidelity visual designs that express the SCOUT brand voice across digital touchpoints
  • Oversee the integration of mental models, user journeys, information architecture, and interaction patterns to create intuitive, cohesive, and functional experiences that enhance user satisfaction
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, vehicle systems, and UX research to define and refine features that align with both business goals and brand objectives
  • Champion and evolve the Community UX Design System, ensuring consistency, scalability, and accessibility across vehicle and mobile ecosystems
  • Partner with development teams to ensure accurate execution of UX specifications through to production release
  • Manage multiple high-impact projects, balancing hands-on design leadership with strategic oversight and clear communication to stakeholders and executives

Skills

User Experience Design
UX Design
In-vehicle Systems
Mobile Applications
User Research
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Prototyping
Figma
Sketch
Cross-functional Collaboration

Scout Motors

Develops all-electric trucks and SUVs

About Scout Motors

Scout Motors Inc. excels in the automotive industry by focusing on the development of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, emphasizing sustainable transportation solutions. This forward-thinking approach reflects the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and positions them at the forefront of emerging automotive technologies. Working at Scout Motors offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation and is dedicated to shaping the future of the automotive sector.

Detroit, MI, USAHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Automotive & TransportationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Legal challenges from California dealers may delay market entry.
Focus on hybrids may attract criticism from environmental groups.
Rapid expansion could lead to operational inefficiencies.

Differentiation

Scout Motors offers hybrid models, meeting consumer demand for gasoline-backed EVs.
Satellite Wi-Fi connectivity enhances vehicle utility in remote areas.
Direct sales model aligns with modern automotive retail trends.

Upsides

Hybrid models surpass demand for pure EVs, indicating strong market interest.
$2 billion investment in South Carolina boosts local economy and job creation.
Electric SUVs and trucks tap into growing market demand.

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