Navistar
UI/UX Design Functional Manager
Navistar, Lisle, Illinois, United States, 60532
Position Overview
As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century, Navistar is not just building trucks we are on a mission to redefine transportation. Embracing a bold digital transformation, Navistar is ushering in a new era of complete and sustainable transport solutions.
As a global industry pioneer, Navistar is assembling a team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders. Together, we are not just imagining a better world – We're shaping it, one innovative solution at a time.
We currently have an opportunity for a UI/UX Design Functional Manager.
The UI/UX Design Functional Manager will utilize their product design skills, UX experience, knowledge of technologies and processes to create innovative product designs that will enhance the appearance and functionality of our new digital products.
The individual will be responsible for leading the Digital Product team for the Industrial Design department and deliver top-tier user experiences across multiple vehicle platforms, focusing on seamless integration of software and hardware components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of fostering collaboration between UX designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure design excellence from concept to production.
This position is a hybrid role base in our Lisle, Illinois headquarters and will report to the Chief Industrial Designer.
Responsibilities
Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Marketing and Product Platform Teams to develop new product design concepts that contribute to market growth and success.
Oversees the creation and development of the look of digital products including overall theme, color, and visual graphics.
Focus on both overall user experience, product appearance, and internal functionality.
Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as: appearance, ergonomics, function, budget, production costs/methods and market characteristics.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Lead and mentor a team
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree
At least 6 years of industrial design experience
3 years leadership experience
OR
Master's degree
At least 5 years of industrial design experience
3 years leadership experience
OR
At least 10 years of industrial design experience
3 leadership management experience
Additional Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Degree (BA/BS/BFA) in Industrial Design, Transportation Design Major is preferred
Proven track record of leading UI/UX teams and projects from concept to production.
Extensive knowledge of human center design principles and practices.
Proficient in using major UX design tools such as Figma and Adobe Suites.
Familiar with 3D CAD software such as Alias and VRED or similar.
Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve desired results
Possess strong verbal & written communication skills
Professional portfolio samples
Company Overview
Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable Mobility
Visit us at www.Navistar.com (http://www,navistar.com) to discover more about our organization
Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
#ridewithnavistar
As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century, Navistar is not just building trucks we are on a mission to redefine transportation. Embracing a bold digital transformation, Navistar is ushering in a new era of complete and sustainable transport solutions.
As a global industry pioneer, Navistar is assembling a team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders. Together, we are not just imagining a better world – We're shaping it, one innovative solution at a time.
We currently have an opportunity for a UI/UX Design Functional Manager.
The UI/UX Design Functional Manager will utilize their product design skills, UX experience, knowledge of technologies and processes to create innovative product designs that will enhance the appearance and functionality of our new digital products.
The individual will be responsible for leading the Digital Product team for the Industrial Design department and deliver top-tier user experiences across multiple vehicle platforms, focusing on seamless integration of software and hardware components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of fostering collaboration between UX designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure design excellence from concept to production.
This position is a hybrid role base in our Lisle, Illinois headquarters and will report to the Chief Industrial Designer.
Responsibilities
Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Marketing and Product Platform Teams to develop new product design concepts that contribute to market growth and success.
Oversees the creation and development of the look of digital products including overall theme, color, and visual graphics.
Focus on both overall user experience, product appearance, and internal functionality.
Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as: appearance, ergonomics, function, budget, production costs/methods and market characteristics.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Lead and mentor a team
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree
At least 6 years of industrial design experience
3 years leadership experience
OR
Master's degree
At least 5 years of industrial design experience
3 years leadership experience
OR
At least 10 years of industrial design experience
3 leadership management experience
Additional Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Degree (BA/BS/BFA) in Industrial Design, Transportation Design Major is preferred
Proven track record of leading UI/UX teams and projects from concept to production.
Extensive knowledge of human center design principles and practices.
Proficient in using major UX design tools such as Figma and Adobe Suites.
Familiar with 3D CAD software such as Alias and VRED or similar.
Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve desired results
Possess strong verbal & written communication skills
Professional portfolio samples
Company Overview
Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable Mobility
Visit us at www.Navistar.com (http://www,navistar.com) to discover more about our organization
Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
#ridewithnavistar