Sr UX/UI Designer, Next-Gen In-Car Experience

Location: On-site, Torrance, CA / On-site every day Overview Honda is redefining the future of driving—and we're seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to help lead that vision. This role blends creative direction and hands-on design execution for next-generation in-car digital interfaces, creating emotionally engaging, intuitive, and brand-defining user experiences for millions of drivers worldwide. As the Creative Director for UI/UX in spirit, you’ll think holistically about the human experience inside the vehicle. You’ll lead strategic design conversations, interpret consumer behavior, leverage driver research, and work closely with both our Torrance-based and global R&D teams in Japan. We’re looking for a hybrid talent: visionary strategist and master craftsperson. You’ll lead ideation, wireframe prototypes, and pixel-perfect execution—all while infusing innovation into our HMI design systems and component libraries. Key Responsibilities Serve as a thought leader for UX/UI design strategy on next-gen infotainment and HMI systemsTranslate driver insights and behavioral data into intuitive design conceptsCollaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Industrial Design teams in Torrance and JapanDesign clean, modern interfaces that balance Honda brand values with futuristic expressionBuild and maintain scalable design systems and component librariesPrototype interactions and micro-animations using tools like Protopie to communicate intent clearlyCreate high-fidelity visuals and interface mockups that elevate the in-vehicle experiencePresent and advocate for your design vision across multidisciplinary teams and senior leadershipEnsure designs meet usability, accessibility, and safety standards in automotive environments What We’re Looking For 7+ years of experience in UX/UI, interaction design, or visual designProven track record designing complex, multi-modal experiences for consumers - Automotive UX/HMI experience a plusA distinctive visual design style backed by a polished, compelling portfolioComfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on executionMastery of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Protopie (or similar prototyping tools)Experience designing for touch, gesture, voice, and multi-screen environmentsDeep understanding of design for motion, transitions, and spatial interfacesExceptional communication, storytelling, and collaboration skillsWillingness and enthusiasm to work on-site daily in Torrance, CACultural fluency and ability to collaborate with international teams (especially Japan)