Sr UX Designer, Mobile

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Senior UX Designer

| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Senior UX Designer to join our growing team.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Senior UX Designer is an individual contributor role that will help our customers engage with our vehicle program through clarity of concepts and workflow. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering impactful UX projects in disruptive, ambiguous problem spaces. They will be a part of the team responsible for defining how people interact with Slate products. This role is ideal for a senior individual contributor who thrives in ambiguity, combines strong product thinking with exceptional interaction design craft, and is excited by the opportunity to prototype and shape entirely new customer experiences.

The responsibilities of the Senior UX Designer include but are not limited to the following:

• Contributes in UX strategy, planning, and reviews.

• Own end-to-end design for key product areas from discovery through delivery

• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity specs that engineering can build from

• Promote, and advise stakeholders on, the user-centric approach and apply UX methodologies to validate and inform design decisions.

• Build relationships with key partners in Brand, Design and HMI, Engineering and Software teams.

• Help balance strategic and tactical initiatives, to help ensure the team is solving the most critical user needs.

• Expert communication and storytelling skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in User Experience Design, HMI, communications, or related UX field.

• You bring 7+ years professional work experience leading high impact UX projects.

• You’re experienced in interface design and evaluation; thorough knowledge and experience of a range of UX approaches and methodologies is a must.

• You have a passion for emerging technologies, new interaction models, apps, and interactive interfaces.

• Highly experienced with modern design tools such as Figma and prototyping platforms.

• Strong visual, interaction, and systems-thinking design skills.

• You are a proven strategic thinker and collaborator who flourishes in an ambiguous problem space.

• You actively engage your teammates and proactively initiate new projects.

• You have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

• You’re proficient in both writing and speaking the English language.

• You have deep understanding of accessibility and inclusivity in UX.

• Comfortable incorporating AI-assisted design and prototyping tools into your workflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in in User Experience Design, HMI, communications, or related UX field.

• Experience in automotive or consumer electronics industries.

• Experience working within an agile development process.

• Experience defining design frameworks, principles, and scalable experience patterns.

Work Authorization Requirement:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Salary Range: The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$119,000 - $149,000 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.