Automotive Experience Designer – Sound & HMI

About the role

Join HARMAN’s Automotive Design Team in Novi, Michigan and help shape the future of premium in-car experiences for some of the world’s most recognized audio brands. This is not a traditional UX/UI role focused on flat mobile apps, marketing websites, or generic digital products. We are looking for a highly creative automotive experience designer who can craft emotionally engaging HMI systems, advanced touchscreen interactions, and visually sophisticated interfaces that bring our brands to life inside the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Design Premium Automotive Experiences
• Create visually stunning and emotionally engaging UX/UI experiences for branded automotive audio systems and sound features
• Develop immersive touchscreen interfaces, interaction concepts, animations, and visual systems for in-car environments
• Explore new interaction models beyond traditional lists and toggles, helping define next-generation sound experiences for millions of drivers worldwide
• Combine high-level UX thinking with hands-on visual execution and production-ready delivery
• Collaborate with a global network of designers, developers, sound engineers, and OEM partners while maintaining strong creative ownership from concept to final integration
• Shape the digital identity of globally recognized audio brands across multiple OEM integrations
• Work closely with brand teams to ensure every interaction reflects the emotional character and visual language of the brand
• Balance aesthetics, usability, motion, and technical feasibility in creating visually deep and sophisticated interfaces
• Contribute to the evolution of branded HMI systems, sound interactions, and future design directions
• Collaborate across disciplines, including UX designers, developers, sound engineers, industrial designers, and motion designers
• Present concepts, prototypes, and design rationale to internal stakeholders, leadership teams, and customers
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure seamless implementation and high-quality production delivery
• Drive innovation by researching future trends in automotive UX, behavioral design, interaction systems, AI workflows, and emerging technologies
• Experiment with new tools, creative workflows, and AI-supported design approaches
• Explore future-facing experiences involving sound, motion, immersive interaction, AR/VR, and speculative UX
• Help push HARMAN’s automotive experiences beyond industry standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Automotive UX/UI, HMI Design, or related in-vehicle experience design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating automotive touchscreen interfaces, embedded systems, or complex interaction design
• Proven experience designing visually sophisticated and production-ready digital experiences
• Understanding of OEM collaboration models and automotive software development processes
• Advanced skills in Figma and modern design workflows
• Strong understanding of interaction design, visual hierarchy, motion, and human-centered design principles
• Ability to work independently with high creative ownership and self-direction
• Strong communication and presentation skills across multidisciplinary teams

Skills

• Create visually rich, emotionally engaging, and highly polished interfaces
• Understand interaction design beyond standard mobile app patterns
• Balance conceptual exploration with production-ready execution
• Have strong visual craft and attention to detail
• Be passionate about sound, motion, branding, and future mobility experiences
• Thrive in highly creative and collaborative environments
• Be open to experimenting with AI tools and emerging creative workflows

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Exclusive Discounts
• Continuous Learning
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance
• Education Support
• Inclusive Culture
• Pay Transparency

Pay

$ 78,750 - $ 115,500 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid bonding and care giver leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Fertility support and adoption assistance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retailer savings plan with employer match
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Life insurance