Principal UX Designer, Design Systems
Company: Rivian Automotive
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever.
This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we
build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a
company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply
accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek
new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown.
Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the
outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. We're
looking for a Principal Designer to drive the digital design
language for the in-vehicle experience. You will be responsible for
codifying, iterating, and evangelizing the digital design language.
You will lead the vision and oversee a team of UI, UX, Content
designers as well as collaborate with world-class creative groups
and disciplines across the Rivian organization including: Motion,
Mobile, Brand, Fleet, Software and Studio teams. Your work will be
instrumental in shaping current and future vehicle
programs.Together with a team that values positivity, humility, and
humor - your designs will push the boundaries for what is possible
today. Ideal candidates will have a combination of creative vision,
collaboration, communication skills, and technical understanding to
complement their creative spirit and interaction expertise. In this
role, you will further build on your expertise of establishing
interaction models, design patterns, maintaining interaction
guidelines, and prototyping new paradigms.Responsibilities:Manage
and provide mentorship to a cross-discipline team of UI and UX
designersCreate sketches, concepts, wireframes, micro-interactions,
and prototypesBuild and maintain a clear, centralized documentation
of principles, components, and usage guidanceOversee the digital
design language to include: design principles, interaction
patterns, UI kit, motion patterns, audio best-practices, and atomic
design elementsAudit, identify gaps and create new interaction
patternsPrioritize the product roadmap with the Design Director and
ProducerCollaborate with the other vehicle teams (Infotainment,
Navigation, Self-Driving, Vehicle Modes, etc.) on adding,
improving, and removing interaction patternsSolicit feedback and
communicate updates to stakeholders and executivesCollaborate with
system engineers to create consistent and well-defined interaction
patternsPartner with user researchers to gather consumer data,
validate concepts, test prototypes & apply findings into you
designsBe able to join the physical and digital worlds together by
keeping driver safety top of mindQualifications:8+ years of
relevant work experience designing touch, voice, in-vehicle and/or
transportation solutionsExperience with design leadership, creative
direction, coaching, and mentoringBachelor's or Master's degree in
Design, HCI, Computer Science or equivalent experienceAdvanced
proficiency in design and prototyping tools, such as Figma and
ProtoPieBonus points for experience with motion and audio
workAbility to analyze and synthesize complex design challenges in
order to support an informed, creative processExceptional attention
to detail and problem-solving skillsAbility to zoom out and see the
bigger picture, while zooming in to rationalize and perfect the
nuanced detailsComfortable with high-paced environmentsWillingness
to dive into projects with a blank slate and learning/listening
mindsetExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to
provide an online portfolio showcasing your design work and
ethosEqual OpportunityRivian is an equal opportunity employer and
complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair
employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation,
gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or
characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic
partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or
any other characteristic protected by law.Rivian is committed to
ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with
disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those
covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires
accommodations to assist you in the search and application process,
please email us at accessibility@rivian.com.PrivacyWe take your
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