Lead Brand UI Designer Automotive

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for the best

About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

We develop safety-first user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About The Role:

The Lead Brand / UI Designer will play a foundational role in defining the visual and interaction language of our in-vehicle experiences. This position sets the quality bar for how brand motion and UI come together inside the vehicleshaping how users perceive trust and emotionally connect with our products.

From cluster and widgets to motion and micro-interactions this role ensures a cohesive premium look and feel that scales across platforms while reinforcing brand identity. The impact of this work will be visible in every drive.

Responsibilities

Define and refine a high-fidelity visual and interaction language for in-vehicle experiences across UI motion and animation.
Design cluster gauges widgets and core UI elements aligned with the Hyundai Motor Group brand language and future-forward automotive standards.
Design and execute premium micro-interactions and micro-animations in both 2D and 3D that elevate perceived quality and brand expression.
Create a cohesive mini-style system (visual motion) that can be extended evolved and scaled across features and platforms.
Produce high-quality high-fidelity design deliverables that clearly communicate intent and build confidence with internal stakeholders and leadership.
Collaborate closely with UX engineering product and brand partners to ensure design vision translates into production-ready solutions.
Maintain a high bar for craft consistency and polish incorporating best practices in motion interaction and real-time UI.
Support execution from concept through delivery ensuring brand integrity and design quality at every stage.

Qualifications

10 years of experience in UI UX brand or interaction design with strong exposure to automotive mobility or embedded systems.
Proven experience designing in-vehicle UI/HMI including clusters widgets and system-level UI elements.
Strong expertise in motion design and micro-interactions including 2D and 3D animation.
Demonstrated ability to translate brand language into scalable UI and motion systems.
Experience working with or alongside real-time engines advanced visualization or 3D pipelines (e.g. Unity or similar).
Exceptional visual craft attention to detail and design judgment.
Ability to set creative direction while remaining hands-on and execution-focused.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional and global teams.

Interview Process

Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring
The screening procedures may vary depending on the position schedule or other circumstances.
You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Additional Information

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We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement
42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.

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We are looking for the bestAbout Us42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.We develop safety-firs...