Lead Digital Product Designer

Here at Scout Motors were 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 its 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 hasnt 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 youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

What youll do

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

• As a Lead Designer at Scout youll operate as a strategic full-stack design leaderdeeply engaged in every stage of the design process from user research and systems thinking to interaction visual and experience design. Youll champion a user-centered mindset across the organization while guiding the team toward elegant scalable solutions.
• Lead end-to-end design efforts across responsive web native mobile and in-store digital experiencesensuring seamless cross-platform consistency and delivering best-in-class interactions for customers.
• Act as a design thought partner to senior stakeholders across Product Engineering Marketing and Customer Experience shaping customer-facing technology strategies that elevate Scouts business and brand.
• Drive the strategic application of Scouts brand across all digital touchpointsensuring alignment in layout color theory typography tone and iconography while balancing business and user needs.
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary designers fostering a culture of feedback growth and collaboration across teams including In-Vehicle UX Brand and Communications.
• Partner with engineering leads to champion a scalable design system and component strategypromoting a build-once use-many approach that accelerates development and maintains visual integrity.
• Define and uphold design excellence contributing to best practices team standards and frameworks that enable high-velocity high-quality execution across projects.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy prioritizing and managing multiple complex initiatives while remaining responsive to shifting business needs.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Director helping to shape the broader design culture processes and team development roadmap.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont California.
• The responsibilities of this role require 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 companyfrom time to time.

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• 7 years of end-to-end product design experience with a proven ability to lead design initiatives that deliver meaningful business and customer impact.
• A compelling polished portfolio that demonstrates deep expertise across responsive web mobile (iOS/Android) and digital ecosystemshighlighting your ability to solve complex problems with clarity and craft.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and scaling visual and interaction design systems across platforms including experience collaborating with design systems teams or component libraries.
• Expert knowledge of interaction patterns for responsive web and native mobile applications with the ability to apply and adapt them thoughtfully across contexts.
• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills with a track record of influencing cross-functional partners and guiding teams toward strategic design outcomes.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Figma (we are looking for a deep
• Figma expert) along with fluency in workflows involving prototyping motion and documentation.
• Experience mentoring or coaching other designers and a passion for fostering a culture of collaboration growth and excellence.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance user needs brand integrity and business objectives in every design decision.

What youll 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 candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $140000 - $170000

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos 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 inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforceand 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 pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice 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