Principal User Experience (UX) Researcher

The Principal UX Researcher will conduct research on customer usage of mobility products and emerging technologies to propose new value solutions and address current UX issues. This role involves guiding cross-functional teams to prepare and review Proof-of-Value demonstrations for potential product development.

Responsibilities

• Research and improve the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space
• Involve state-of-the-art collaborators in the NA regional sector and oversee collaborator research work
• Analyze user research data to understand customers; needs and desires for UX functionality (displays, information, interface, entertainment, features, controls, etc)
• Manage contractors and vendors to meet multiple activity and project milestones on schedule
• Correlate and propose modifications and/or new UX solutions across a broad range of applicability

Requirements

• Bachelors in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX design; Engineering, Psychology, Product Development or equivalent relevant work experience
• Minimum Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (1 - 3 years)
• Experience conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environment
• Product Benchmarking Experience with GUI prototyping preferred (Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc)

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

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