Senior User Interface Visual Designer (Production Vehicle)

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

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!

Overview

As a Senior User Interface Visual 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 brands 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 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:

• Translate theSCOUT brand promise and design strategyinto production-ready high-fidelity user interface designs for in-vehicle systems and companion mobile applications.
• Own thevisual execution and maturationof UI designs ensuring screens components and transitions meet production-level quality consistency and feasibility.
• Deliverpixel-perfect UI layouts visual assets and specifications that clearly communicate intent to engineering and support accurate implementation.
• Develop and refineiconography typography color systems layout principles motion intent and visual hierarchy across multiple digital touchpoints.
• Partner closely with UX designers to translate user flows interaction models and functional requirements into expressive intuitive and visually cohesive interfaces.
• Build and evolve theUI visual library including reusable visual components patterns and production assets that support scalability across vehicle programs and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering and software teams to ensurevisual designs are correctly implemented addressing constraints edge cases and production realities early.
• Contribute to motion and transition concepts that enhance clarity feedback and brand expression within technical constraints.
• Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously balancing hands-on visual design execution with clear communication and alignment across teams.
• Support and mentor designers throughvisual craft leadership raising the overall quality and consistency of Scouts digital interfaces.

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 dailyattendance 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:

• A portfoliodemonstratingproductionvehicle user interface visual design work isrequired.
  Applications without real-worldproduction automotive UI experience will not be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience as a user interface visual designer with significant emphasis on automotive digital products.
• Demonstrated experience deliveringproduction-ready UIfor automotive systems such as instrument clusters center displays head units and related in-vehicle controls.
• A portfolioshowcasingexceptional visual design craft including layout typography iconography color motion intent and final production assets.
• Extensive experience with industry-standard tools such asFigma and Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on high-fidelity UI design and asset delivery.
• Proven ability to take designs from concept through to production working closely with engineering to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Strong experience collaborating within cross-functional teams including UX product management and software engineering.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional visual design judgment witha strong senseof aesthetics hierarchy and brand expression.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented capable of managing complex design deliverables across multiple programs.
• Clear and confident communicator able to articulate visual decisions and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
• A passion for craft quality and building meaningful digital experiences that stand the test of production reality.

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 $140000.00 - $170000.00

Initial California base salary range $154000 - $187000

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 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 pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors 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