User Experience Principal Researcher

About This Role

Conduct research on how customers use mobility products and new technologies to improve the user experience for current and future products. This role targets regular proposals and proof-of-value demonstrations for consideration towards development in products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on how customers use mobility products and new technologies to leverage towards the UX experience
• Work with emerging, state-of-the art collaborators to find and progress new approaches to solve current UX issues and to propose new value solutions
• Target regular proposals and proof-of-value (PoV) demonstrations for consideration towards development in products
• Guide and work with cross-functional members from within the SDV division, related function groups (regional or global) and regional business stakeholders to prepare and review PoVs
• Research and improve the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space
• Analyze user research data to understand customers' needs and desires for UX functionality
• Manage contractors and vendors to meet multiple activity and project milestones on schedule
• Identify as subject matter expert in particular areas related to your field of exploration

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce presentation documents

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX design; Engineering, Psychology, Product Development or equivalent relevant work experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 1-3 years supervising and directing people and other resources

Nice to Have

• Experience with GUI prototyping (Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits