UX/UI Designer

About the Role

Join the Harman Automotive Design Team as a UX/UI Designer and help shape the future of in-car experiences. This role goes beyond screen design – it’s about creating holistic brand experiences that combine visual design, sound innovation, and product interaction.

You’ll work on branded car audio UX/UI projects for multiple audio brands, designing intuitive interfaces and crafting new sound features that elevate the driving experience. In addition, you’ll contribute to sound-related product design, ensuring every touchpoint reflects our commitment to innovation and premium quality.

Collaborating with project leads and cross-functional teams, you’ll push the boundaries of design – blending cutting-edge technology with stunning aesthetics. From concept to execution, you’ll deliver pixel-perfect designs using tools like Figma, while partnering with developers to integrate design and technology seamlessly.

This is your opportunity to influence the automotive industry and create experiences that harmonize visual, auditory, and interactive design – leaving a lasting impact on how people connect with sound.

What You Will Do

As a UX/UI Designer on the Harman Automotive Design Team, you will:

Design & Deliver Exceptional Experiences

• Create visually stunning, user-centered UX/UI designs for branded car audio systems, sound features, and related products.
• Develop concepts for in-car interfaces, sound feature interactions, and native integrations in OEM systems, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
• Maintain and evolve design systems, component libraries, and brand guidelines for consistency across platforms.

Collaborate Across Teams & Stakeholders

• Present and communicate design concepts through compelling presentations, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to brand managers and customers.
• Work closely with development teams, sound engineers, and acoustic specialists to integrate design and technology seamlessly.
• Build strong relationships with customer design teams and collaborate with internal teams such as Industrial Design, Lifestyle, and 3D Motion.

Drive Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate on concept car UX/UI and standalone apps, pushing boundaries with emerging technologies like AR/VR and Unity.
• Conduct usability evaluations and apply insights to enhance responsiveness, usability, and overall design quality.
• Maintain and optimize Figma brand libraries, KONA components, and website brand guidelines for automotive.

Stay Ahead of Trends

• Research industry trends, behavioral design, and speculative UX to inspire future concepts.
• Experiment with new tools and workflows to increase efficiency and deliver WOW moments in design.

What You Need

• Degree & Background: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in UX/UI Design or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing visual concept development, information architecture, and human-centered design.
• Brand & Design Expertise: Ability to understand brand values and design language, translating them into digital experiences that meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Design Principles: Deep knowledge of user-centered design principles and design thinking methodologies, with experience incorporating feedback from usability evaluations into designs.
• Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to work effectively in distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones.
• Communication: Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Tools & Technology: Advanced proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools.

What Is Nice to Have

• Automotive Experience: Previous experience in Automotive UX/UI design is highly valued.
• Team Mindset: A results-oriented, motivated team player with a proven track record of success.
• Creative Skills: Background in motion design, illustration, and storyboarding, with an understanding of time-based UI for different driving scenarios.
• AI & Innovation: Familiarity with leveraging AI tools for creative tasks – such as generating visuals, videos, and concepts – and integrating AI into workflows to boost efficiency and inspire new design possibilities.
• Language Skills: Advanced English proficiency; additional languages are a plus.
• Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for design, music, and emerging technologies.

What Makes You Eligible

• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally, as required for project needs.
• Hybrid Work: Ability to work remotely while attending weekly collaboration days in the Garching office (Wednesdays) and occasional short-notice visits (minimum 24 hours).
• Compliance: Successful completion of a drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Driving Requirements: A clean driving record with no more than 4 active points for moving violations and no history of operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years, as the role may involve using a Harman or customer-owned vehicle.

What We Offer

Flexible Work Environment: Option for remote work globally for roles that can be performed outside a Harman or customer location.

Exclusive Discounts: Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products, including JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, and more.

Continuous Learning: Extensive training opportunities through Harman University, supporting ongoing professional growth.

Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Competitive benefits designed to promote health, well-being, and balance.

Education Support: Tuition reimbursement program to encourage further education and skill development.

Inclusive Culture: A diverse and collaborative work environment that fosters professional and personal development while promoting a positive, inclusive culture.

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