Hyundai America Technical Center is hiring: Senior User Experience Designer in I

Kia Design Center America located in California is currently looking for a [Senior User Experience Designer] that will:

• Create high-quality, user experience concepts for conceptual visions as well as production designs
• Strong ability to visually communicate design proposals in form of Storytelling and contextual Design
• Create UX concepts through wire framing and story boarding
• Have an excellent understanding of the status quo of User experience in the Automotive Industry, in the smart phone industry and other relevant industries that share boundaries with the automotive environment and are leading the digital user experience process
• Experience in prototyping concepts
• Have a scrappy and entrepreneurial approach to prototyping concepts and proposals
• Perform user testing on prototyped concepts
• Demonstrate the ability to lead design projects from start to finish, under time management and resource constraints
• Research and analyze trends in the UX design world
• Travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally
• Be able to attend auto shows and other design-related events
• Willingness to travel international, primarily to South Korea
• Be able to work self-sufficiently, while mentoring less experienced designers
• Oversee the development of user Experience projects and proceed to streamline work flows
• Work closely with Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Design Team to discuss design criteria. Incorporate the criteria to meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Produce presentation-ready materials to support design reviews
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to timelines and constantly pushing for improving delivery standards
• Drive discussions around technical solutions, with the goal to improve our capabilities and overcome limitations

Basic Qualifications:

• BS, BFA, MS, MFA or Diploma in Graphic Design, Human-computer interaction, Computer science or Design
• Minimum 8+ years of professional design experience at an Automotive, Software or digital products company
• Strong ability to utilize various types of digital tools (Figma, Sketch, Framer, Adobe XD, Miro board or comparable software tools)
• Prototyping and user testing
• Experience with advanced technology components (screens, input devices and modalities)
• Experience in App development is a plus
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai Kia must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. TN Visa candidates will be considered.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor
• **Please upload your portfolio with your application

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

What we offer:

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Base Salary: $120k-$140k
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts