Hybrid Lead Product Designer

at Drivemode

• Job title: Lead Product Designer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tokyo, Japan

About the role

• Lead Product Designer defining user interaction for Honda's innovative vehicle software solutions in a hybrid workspace. Collaborating with product management and engineering teams while mentoring new designers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product management, engineering, and business development on the development of new products for Honda Motors
• Get your hands dirty by wireframing, prototyping, and designing end-to-end product features by using data, market research, and AB Testing
• Work with senior management and business partners at Honda as a thought leader
• Help maintain high design standards by constantly challenging the team with thoughtful critique
• Provide effective leadership as a senior member of the design team.
• Help recruit and mentor new designers
• Freedom to test new ideas and push boundaries

Requirements

• 6+ years of product design experience, with a focus on mobile applications and software
• Effective leadership skills and excellent skills for successful mentoring.
• Bachelor’s degree in a design related field; Master’s preferred or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong background in interaction design with a great eye for layout, typography, iconography, and color
• Excellent communication and presentation skills that will allow you to defend complex design ideas
• Ability to maintain high design standards in a lean, fast-paced environment
• Advanced experience with prototyping tools
• A thoughtful web portfolio demonstrating your passion for simple, intuitive, and beautiful design
• Business level English.
• IVI design experience (Nice to Have)
• Motion design and graphics (Nice to Have)
• Business level Japanese (Nice to Have)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits