As a Senior UI/UX Designer within the Digital Cockpit group, you will help shape user-centric experiences for next-generation in-vehicle systems—including Android Automotive OS, digital clusters, audio systems, AI-powered cabin interfaces, and ADAS visualizations. You’ll also support the UX/UI design of software toolchains, including audio tuning tools and middleware configuration interfaces used by global OEMs and development teams.
The ideal candidate blends a passion for design and human-centered innovation with the technical fluency to thrive in a fast-paced automotive technology environment. This individual will not only create, prototype, and validate compelling user experiences—they will also oversee external design vendors and collaborate with UX research partners.
YOUR ROLE
Design Vision: Create intuitive, innovative user interfaces and workflows for in-vehicle digital cockpit components—cluster HMI, Android Automotive, driver and cabin monitoring systems, voice interaction systems, and ADAS visual cues.
Tooling UX: Lead design and usability efforts for internal software tools, including middleware configuration platforms and audio system tuning suites
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with software engineers, product managers, system architects, and embedded systems teams to deliver designs that are both aesthetically compelling and technically feasible
Vendor Oversight: Manage and guide external UI/UX design firms to ensure consistency with Aptiv’s brand, usability standards, and performance KPIs
UX Research Engagement: Collaborate with research partners to define study parameters, analyze user feedback, and apply insights into iterative design
Design Systems: Contribute to and help evolve Aptiv’s global design language and UX guidelines in-vehicle experiences, and system design tools.
(Some international travel will be required for collaboration with partners and internal teams).
YOUR BACKGROUND
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic/Interaction Design, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in UX/UI design, ideally within automotive, embedded systems, or complex user interface ecosystems
Strong portfolio showcasing UI designs, interactive prototypes, and documentation for multimodal user experiences (touch, voice, haptic, visual)
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe CC, Axure, Sketch, and relevant prototyping software
Solid understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and UX for embedded/HMI systems
Experience working with external vendors and research agencies is a strong plus
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills in a cross-functional environment
*A portfolio will be required during the recruitment process.
WHY JOIN US?
You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:
Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary.
Access to sports groups and Multisport card
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
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