Manager, UX Design Fremont, California, United States
Scout Motors - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079![Scout Motors](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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As a User Experience Design Manager at Scout Motors, you will lead our UX team in delivering top-tier user experiences across our vehicle platforms, focusing on the 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.Strategic Leadership and Project Management: Oversee UX projects across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. Share project planning responsibilities to ensure broad support and coordination with Scrum Master/Function owners to align with UX team design pipeline.Cross-functional Collaboration: Facilitate and enhance collaboration between the UX team and internal stakeholders, including interior design, concept and growth teams, to develop cohesive user interaction models flows.UX Concept and Interaction Model Development: Evaluate and elevate UX concepts to production readiness, refining interaction models to ensure intuitiveness and a superior user experience.Process Implementation and Agile Guidance: Coordinate with Scrum Master on Epics and Sprint Planning. Mentor and guide the UX team and the broader organization in adopting and optimizing Agile/Scrum practices.Team Development and Mentorship: Build a robust UX design team, and provide ongoing mentorship. Foster a culture of self-organization, innovation, accountability, and proactive problem-solving within the team.Production Readiness and Compliance: Ensure all UX designs comply with industry standards and legal requirements, focusing on production readiness and user safety.Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, CA. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.What you’ll bring
We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:Minimum 10 years of experience in UX design, with at least 5 years in a managerial role, preferably within the automotive or related industries.Proven track record of leading UX teams and projects from conception to production.Extensive knowledge of user-centered design practices and methodologies.Proficient in using major UX design tools such as Figma and Adobe Suite.Strong ability to articulate design concepts and strategies effectively across different levels of the organization.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, driven to enhance user experiences.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships across teams.Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities to meet tight deadlines.What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:Competitive insurance including:
Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with:
An employer match and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off including:
20 days planned PTO, as accrued40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annuallyUp to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all gendersPaid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Corporate Vehicle Program with:
Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicleA mobility stipend
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.Initial base salary range = $165,000-$200,000Internal leveling code: M8Notice to applicants:Residing in
San Francisco :
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Residing in
Los Angeles :
Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Residing in
New York City :
This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.
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