Senior Vehicle Design Researcher
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Sunnyvale, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
The role
As General Motors shapes the future of in-vehicle experiences we are seeking a Design/User Experience Researcher to leadgenerativeand evaluative research forfuture-facingfeatures and interfaces.
Youwill help inform the next generation ofin-vehicle user interfacesby grounding design decisions in real user needs behaviors and expectations. You will work across topics such as vehicle onboardinginfotainment UX framework and cabin comfort turning research insights into clear recommendations that influence product design and strategy.
WhatYoullDo
Identify prioritize and lead research initiatives that generate actionable insights to inform product design and user experience decisions for future in-vehicle experiences.
Plan and execute a range of generative and evaluative research studies includingconcept testing and usability testing interviewsfield studies interviews diary studies participatorydesign ethnographyandsurveys.
Partner closely with Design Product ManagementPrototypingEngineering and other cross-functional stakeholders to define research goals inform designiterationand proactively shape the productstrategy.
Evaluate current and future concepts features and interfaces across both hardware and software experiences.
Synthesize findings into clear compelling stories frameworks and recommendations that influence design strategy anddesigndirection.
Conductconcept testingand provide actionable feedback and recommendations to design teams.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in human-Computer Interaction Human Factors Psychology Anthropology Design Research or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of user experience research experience in automotive consumer electronics hardware software or related fields.
Demonstratedexpertisein qualitative and mixed-methods research across both generative and evaluative methodologies
Strong communication storytelling and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsand senior stakeholders
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge(Preferred Qualifications)
Advanced degree in Human-Computer Interaction Human Factors Psychology Anthropology Design Research orrelatedfield.
Experience researching automotive in-cabin experiences driver information systemsorcamera systems.
Experience scoping and managing prototype development and conducting research on hardware and HMI products.
Familiarity with future-facing mobility experiences emerging technologies and evolving user expectations in transportation.
Strong curiosity adaptability and a collaborative mindset with a passion for future-focused design and emerging use cases.
Ability toproducegreat workin shorttimeframes multi-task acrossdiverse topics and comfortable withrapid context switchingacrossdifferent projects
Compensation:The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York Colorado California or Washington.
The salary range for this role:is$105600 to $165300. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential:An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.
Benefits:GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical dental vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs employee assistance program GM vehicle discounts and more.
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