User Interface Design System Engineer Jobs in Michigan

What you'll do

As aSenior User Interface Visual Designerat Scout Motors, you will be crucial in creating visually engaging, functional, and innovative designs for both in-vehicle systems and mobile applications. This role demands a deep understanding of how to balance aesthetics with functionality, ensuring our designs enhance the user experience and align with our brand's mission. 

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

• Visual Design and Branding: Translate andestablishthe SCOUT brand promise, strategy, and design language into world-class in-vehicle and mobile app user interface visuals. Work within brand guidelines to create layouts that reinforce the brand's voice through SCOUT vehicle visual touchpoints. 
• Creative Integration: Weave iconography, typography, color, shapes, and texture together to help users successfully navigate our interfaces. Conceptualize ideas into graphics using industry-standard 2D(Adobe CC, Figma)and 3D design software(Unreal, Maxon C4D, Blender, VRED) 
• Collaboration and Team spirit: Collaborate with designers and design leadership to develop and apply a cohesive visual language across multiple product surfaces. Work closely and iteratively with developers to ensure design accuracy and consistency throughout the creative process. 
• Asset and Design Management: Create and organize production assets andmaintaina design system and production pipeline to ensure consistency and compatibility across various screens and devices. 
• Startup Dynamic: Handle multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines effectively while meeting deadlines and communicating progress. Work on marketing assets, presentation materials, and interactive event materials. 

Expectations: 

• Maintainhigh standardsof visual design quality, ensuring all designs are compelling, user-friendly, and aligned with strategicobjectives. 
• Emphasize teamwork, regularly collaborating with teammembersand sharing insights to enhance design outcomes. 
• Efficiently deliver design projects,demonstratingboth speed and quality in a fast-paced industry environment. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan or remote.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• 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: 

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience as a user interface visual designer, with a significant emphasis on automotive applications. 
• Demonstrated experience in designing visual interfaces that are production-ready, specifically for automotive systems such as instrument clusters, head units, and other in-vehicle controls. 
• A portfolio that highlights exceptional skills in automotive user interface visual design, includingproficiencyin motion graphics and dynamic interactions. 
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with industry-standard design tools such as Figma and Adobe Suite, with a focus on creating detailed, high-quality visual assets for production. 
• Proventrack recordof successfully implementing design projects from concept through to production, ensuring adherence to technical and industry-specific standards. 
• Availability to travel up to 10% of the time for collaboration, research, and project implementation. 

PersonalAttributes: 

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen interest in user interface design and emerging technologies. 
• Strong organizational skills, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at conveying design concepts and justifying decisions.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Broad 2D and 3D Skill Set:Demonstratedproficiencyacross both 2D and 3D design disciplines. 3D capabilities may include3D modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation. 2D capabilities may includedesign system management, typography, iconography, layout, visual hierarchy, and graphic design. The ability to bridge 2D and 3D workflows and apply these skills to automotive UI, digital experiences, and visual storytelling is highly valued.

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