Senior UX Designer at Toyota Research Institute

Los Altos, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in HCI, Interaction Design, or a related field, and 6+ years of industry experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating the user-centered design process and including prototypes of varying fidelity
Experience designing interfaces & interactions for a physical device, such as a robot
Able to work independently with some guidance from senior design staff; demonstrates a solid understanding of best practices in design methodologies and tools
Keen eye for visual design and the ability to produce pixel-perfect design specifications
Expert in Figma, with a solid understanding of industry standards and features; able to design a variety of UX artifacts, including personas, user journeys, prototypes, presentations, and UI mock-ups
Hands-on experience with a design system (even better if developed one yourself), and a strong grasp of design system best practices to ensure consistency
Proficiency and confidence in working closely and harmoniously with engineers; able to advocate for the best design approach while remaining open to discussion and compromise
Comfortable in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills; comfortable receiving and incorporating constructive feedback
Able to travel domestically 4-6 times per year; occasional international travel may be required

Responsibilities

Focus on factory robotics initiative, designing both screen-based interfaces and in-person, tangible interactions between robots and humans
Translate user needs into impactful robotics applications
Craft the future of human-robot interaction design
Create pixel-perfect design specifications that can be picked up and built by a front-end engineer

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FigmaHCIInteraction DesignPrototypingVisual DesignUser-Centered DesignHuman-Robot InteractionPixel-Perfect DesignRobot Interfaces

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Senior UX Designer role?

The Robotics UX team is based in TRI’s Los Altos, CA office.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

Candidates need an undergraduate or graduate degree in HCI, Interaction Design, or related field with 6+ years of industry experience, a strong portfolio showing user-centered design process and prototypes, experience designing for physical devices like robots, expertise in Figma, and hands-on experience with design systems.

What does the Robotics UX team look like?

The team consists of UX designers, researchers, and engineers, working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment on robot interfaces for manufacturing.

What travel is required for this role?

The role requires domestic travel 4-6 times per year, with occasional international travel possibly needed.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior UX Designer position?

A strong candidate has extensive interaction design experience, ability to create pixel-perfect specs, experience with physical device interfaces like robots, expertise in Figma and design systems, and proficiency collaborating with engineers in interdisciplinary teams; bonus for facilitating design sprints and workshops.

Toyota Research Institute

Research in mobility, safety, and automation

About Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute focuses on improving mobility through research and development in the automotive and technology sectors. The company works on enhancing safety, automated driving, robotics, materials science, and machine learning. Their products include advanced safety features and automated driving systems that aim to make driving safer and more efficient. Unlike many competitors, TRI emphasizes a research-driven approach, collaborating with various partners and licensing their innovations to enhance Toyota's offerings and maintain a competitive edge. The goal of TRI is to advance mobility solutions that improve quality of life and support the transition to zero-emissions transportation.

Los Altos, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$100MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Robust programs to support the wellbeing, happiness, and health of our people and their families.

401(k) plan including matching and annual profit sharing along with total vacation and holidays totaling 38 days per year.

Subsidized commuter benefits and generous employee and vehicle allowances

2 paid days per year to participate in volunteer activities.

Maternity Leave program with 10 paid weeks plus baby bonding leave and Milk Stork for traveling moms

Baby Bonding Leave–an additional 16 paid weeks–to all new parents, including those who choose to adopt.

Back-up child and adult / elder care programs to help everyone thrive

WellBeats Virtual Fitness Trainer.

Risks

Public skepticism may undermine AI-assisted driving safety initiatives.

Boston Dynamics' high costs could impact TRI's humanoid robot project returns.

Complexity of real-world environments may delay TRI's robot skill deployment.

Differentiation

TRI focuses on AI to enhance human life and mobility.

Partnerships with Boston Dynamics and Stanford showcase TRI's collaborative innovation.

TRI's Driving Sensei concept integrates AI to improve driver skills and engagement.

Upsides

Generative AI allows TRI's robots to learn complex tasks without new coding.

TRI's AI-driven material synthesis could revolutionize EV battery development.

Autonomous tandem drifting collaboration with Stanford pushes vehicle dynamics boundaries.

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