Senior User Experience Designer (Production Vehicle)

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

As a Senior User Experience Designer, you will be essential in developing user-centered experiences for both in-vehicle systems and mobile applications. This role requires a profound understanding of user needs and behaviors, allowing you to create innovative and functional designs that enhance usability. You will collaborate with a variety of cross-functional teams (ex. software and engineering) to ensure that your designs align with our brand's mission while improving user interaction with our products. Your expertise in balancing aesthetics with functionality will be key to delivering seamless and engaging user experiences

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead the translation of the SCOUT brand promise and strategy into production-ready, user-centered design solutions for in-vehicle interfaces and companion mobile apps.
• Deliver complete UX flows and edge cases that reflect production-level detail and engineering feasibility, ensuring all designs are implementation-ready.
• Mentor and guide designers in developing user flows, user stories, wireframes, and high-fidelity visual designs that express the SCOUT brand voice across digital touchpoints.
• Oversee the integration of mental models, user journeys, information architecture, and interaction patterns to create intuitive, cohesive, and functional experiences that enhance user satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, vehicle systems, and UX research to define and refine features that align with both business goals and brand objectives.
• Champion and evolve the Community UX Design System, ensuring consistency, scalability, and accessibility across vehicle and mobile ecosystems.
• Partner with development teams to ensure accurate execution of UX specifications through to production release.
• Manage multiple high-impact projects, balancing hands-on design leadership with strategic oversight and clear communication to stakeholders and executives.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, CA or Novi, MI. 
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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 Scout employees 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: 

• Must have A portfolio demonstrating production vehicle user experience work— not just concepts or show-car prototypes. Applications without production vehicle UX experience will not be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience as a user experience designer, with a significant emphasis on automotive applications.
• Demonstrated experience in crafting user experiences that are production-ready, specifically for automotive systems such as instrument clusters, head units, and other in-vehicle controls.
• A portfolio that showcases exceptional skills in automotive user experience design, with a strong emphasis on user-centered design principles, interaction design, and feature implementation.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with industry-standard design tools such as Figma and Adobe Suite, with a focus on creating comprehensive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity clickable prototypes.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing user experience projects from concept through to production, ensuring adherence to technical and industry-specific standards.
• Strong mentorship skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, along with the ability to advocate for user needs throughout the design process.
• Availability to travel up to 10% of the time for collaboration, research, and project implementation
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong focus on user-centered design and a commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to enhance user experiences.
• Advanced organizational skills, adept at prioritizing and managing complex projects while leading design initiatives and guiding team members.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, proficient in articulating design concepts, advocating for user needs, and effectively justifying design decisions to diverse stakeholders.

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 accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

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 = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Initial California base salary range = $154,000 - $187,000

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice 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.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors 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 Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.