Senior UX/UI Product Designer

Daimler Truck North America

. Lead the design of high-quality in-vehicle UIs across global brands, including typography, color, iconography, layout, and motion .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UX/UI design with a focus on in-vehicle digital systems, including automotive HMI, while effectively mentoring teams and communicating design rationale to stakeholders. Proficient in delivering high-quality visual designs and prototypes that enhance driver experience and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UX/UI DesignAutomotive HMI DesignFigma ProficiencyMentorship and Team LeadershipPrototyping and Interaction Design

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Hard Skills

UX DesignUI DesignVisual DesignInteraction Design3D ModelingPrototypingSystems ThinkingProblem-SolvingDesign SpecificationsUser Experience Research

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationMentoringFeedback DeliveryCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaKanziQtUnreal EngineProtoPieRiveAI-Enabled ToolsDigital Prototyping ToolsUsability Testing Tools

Industry Keywords

In-Vehicle SystemsDriver ExperienceDigital ProductsAutomotive DesignUser-Centered DesignDesign SystemsAR/VR InterfacesInfotainment SystemsHUD DesignCluster Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

QtUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of high-quality in-vehicle UIs across global brands, including typography, color, iconography, layout, and motion
Deliver pixel-perfect, implementation-ready specifications, assets, and reusable components for the global design system
Build high-fidelity prototypes communicating visual, motion, and interaction intent
Craft glance-based interfaces balancing driver safety, brand expression, and system complexity
Raise design quality and consistency across workstreams by sharing best practices and guiding the broader team
Translate product requirements, user needs, and brand intent into cohesive UX/UI solutions
Identify design gaps, experience inconsistencies, and opportunities across the in-vehicle ecosystem
Advocate for the driver experience in cross-functional conversations using evidence
Partner with human factors and research teams to test concepts with drivers, evaluate usability, and refine designs
Synthesize research insights, technical constraints, and domain knowledge into design decisions
Lead cross-functionally with engineering, product strategy, and truck technology across a global team
Communicate design rationale and present work to senior stakeholders
Own complex workstreams end-to-end from ambiguous brief through production handoff
Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers through feedback, documentation, and example
Contribute to in-cabin digital experiences across Freightliner, Western Star, and global brands

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in UX, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field
7+ years of UX/UI or product design experience with a track record of owning and shipping complex digital products
Proven hands-on experience designing automotive HMI and in-vehicle digital systems including cluster, infotainment, and HUD
Attached resume required
Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design, interaction design, and problem-solving, with clear ownership of work
Strong visual design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, and motion
Expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering for UI concept visualization
Ability to prototype at multiple levels of fidelity and communicate complex interaction decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
Deep systems thinking across features, states, flows, and brands at scale
Proven ability to mentor designers and elevate team craft through feedback, documentation, and example
Familiarity with automotive HMI/prototyping tools such as Kanzi, Qt, Unreal Engine, ProtoPie, and Rive is preferred
Experience working with systems engineering teams is preferred
Familiarity with in-vehicle physical components and other interaction modalities is preferred
Exposure to AR/VR spatial interfaces is preferred
Experience using AI in design workflows is preferred
Basic proficiency with AI-enabled workplace tools and technologies is preferred
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6%
Non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age
Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness at some locations
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term disability plans
Long-term disability plans