Principal UX Designer, Design Systems

Company: Rivian Automotive
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 20, 2022

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 privacy seriously. For details please see our Candidate Privacy Notice.Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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