Lead Product Designer - Infotainment and Navigation at Rivian

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Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

We are seeking an experienced infotainment product designer to join our Digital Studio at Rivian to help design digital products for Rivian vehicles, as well as the mobile app, in Media, Navigation, and more. As a Vehicle Infotainment/Navigation Designer on Rivian's UI/UX team, you will focus on creating innovative, user-centric interfaces that enhance the driving experience in our all-electric vehicles. You will craft engaging, environmentally conscious interfaces that prioritize sustainability while providing rich, real-time information to users. Your work will help differentiate Rivian from traditional automakers by emphasizing a modern, connected experience that reflects our commitment to exploration and adventure. This is an on-site role at our design center in Palo Alto, CA.

• Work across a wide variety of design projects within the Infotainment and Navigation.
• Work closely with our partners to define the user problems and opportunities for improving the experience and performance of our infotainment products.
• Collaborate with design teams within vehicle UX to create a cohesive experience vehicle and our mobile app. 
• Work closely with our UX Research team to understand user needs through user studies and testing.
• Iterate on possible solutions throughout the design process, from early sketches to polished final prototypes.
• Present work to business stakeholders and design leadership. 
• Document final designs in detailed handoff files.
• Apply our design system to drive consistency across our digital ecosystem.
• Work with our Design Systems team to stretch and redefine our patterns when needed.
• Work closely with development partners throughout the build process to test in-flight work in-vehicle prior to release.

Application Requirement: Include a link to your portfolio, with credentials, showcasing samples that demonstrate your expertise for this role.

• 7-10+ years developing and launching zero-to-one software products.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing user centric digital products for embedded systems or mobile applications (Automotive preferred)
• Proficiency in Figma and other design tools to craft interactive prototypes and details UI Specifications
• Able to work in an agile and iterative fast paced development environment with a strong understanding of design systems
• A compelling visual portfolio of work to demonstrate design experience.
• Demonstrated ability in crafting strategic design briefs to set the framing and scope of each project.
• Experience working closely with cross functional teams in an agile fashion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortability with context switching and being a “Jack-of-all-trades”.
• Proficiency in emerging artificial intelligence design and process tools
• High proficiency with creative tools; Adobe Creative Suite, Figma

Salary Range Palo Alto-Based Applicants: $167,400 -$209,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at ***************@rivian.com.

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Job Info:

• Company: Rivian
• Position: Lead Product Designer - Infotainment and Navigation
• Work Location: Palo Alto, CA
• Country: US

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