Job Description

What you’ll do

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

• Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points in the context of electric vehicles.
• Gather and analyze user feedback, market trends, and industry best practices to inform UX design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and Engineering, to identify user requirements and translate them into actionable design solutions.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and interactive prototypes to illustrate design concepts and user journeys.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for in-vehicle displays, that can also be translated into mobile applications, and web platforms.
• Ensure seamless and consistent user experiences across various touchpoints, considering accessibility and usability principles.
• Collaborate with the development team to iterate on design solutions based on feedback, usability testing, and user research insights.
• Assist in usability testing sessions to validate design choices and make data-driven improvements.
• Continuously iterate and refine designs based on user feedback, business goals, and technical constraints.
• Prepare design documentation, including style guides, design specifications, and interaction guidelines, to ensure design consistency and facilitate development handoffs.
• Collaborate closely with visual designers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design concepts with brand guidelines and technical feasibility.
• Participate in design reviews, team meetings, and presentations to communicate design concepts and progress effectively.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, CA. 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 Scouts 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: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in UX design, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in UX design in the automotive or transportation industry.
• Proficiency in UX design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, InVision, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying user insights to inform design decisions.
• Excellent visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, embracing feedback and iterating on designs.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

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 = $130,000-$160,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

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.

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