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.

A successful Senior UI/UX Designer translates brand, customer needs, and vehicle character into distinctive in-car digital experiences, from early strategy and concept development through pixel-perfect production execution. You’ll work closely with both our Torrance-based and global R&D teams to take ideas into actual vehicles.

You should be equally comfortable asking “What should the experience be?” and determining “Exactly how should it look, feel, and behave?”

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought leader for UX/UI design strategy on next-gen HMI systems

• Develop compelling narratives, interaction concepts, and design proposals that explore new customer experiences

• Collaborate closely UX, Engineering, Brand, Industrial Design teams in Torrance, Ohio, and Japan

• Design clean, modern interfaces that balance Honda and Acura brand values with futuristic expression

• Prototype interactions and micro-animations using tools like ProtoPie, After Effects and/or Figma Motion to communicate intent clearly

• Create polished, production-ready interfaces across instrument clusters, center displays, HUDs, passenger displays, and other digital touchpoints

• Present and advocate for your design vision across multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership through detailed documentation and presentations

• Ensure designs meet usability, technical feasibility, and safety standards in automotive environments

• Benchmark automotive and non-automotive experiences to identify emerging patterns and opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in UX/UI, interaction design, or visual design

• Proven track record designing complex, multi-modal experiences for consumers - Automotive UX/HMI experience a plus

• A distinctive visual design style backed by a polished, compelling portfolio

• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• Strong visual design sensibility with a keen eye for detail, typography, composition, and overall UI principles

• Mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop

• Experience designing for touch, gesture, voice, and multi-screen environments

• Strong proficiency in creating high-fidelity UI design, including layout, color, hierarchy, iconography in both Photoshop and Figma

• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills

• Willingness and enthusiasm to work on-site daily in Torrance, CA

• Cultural fluency and ability to collaborate with international teams (especially Japan)

Bonus Experience

• Strong working knowledge of UX principles, interaction design, information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping

• Understanding of scalable design systems and component-based design

• Experience conducting user research, turning data into insights

• ProtoPie or other prototyping and motion skills including After Effects, Figma Motion, Unity, etc.