Join an innovative team with a global automotive company in Torrance, California as a Digital Social Scientist in the Automotive space. Be part of a forward-thinking team, driving automotive technology and brand strategy into the future. We are seeking innovative candidates with a passion for HMI UX/UI, interaction, or transportation design. This role is ideal for individuals who are ready to explore the deeper questions of 'why'.

Responsibilities:

Engage in projects focusing on tech strategy linked with brand strategy.

Identify brand access points for what is possible in the digital space.

Represent the brand in events, contributing to idea development and showcasing.

Create ideas of how users will want to experience EVs in the soon to be future and partner with the Automotive Design Teams to bring those ideas to life.

Potential to create visual elements, effects, and animations using 3D modeling, texturing, and other techniques.

Communicate with Project Leaders and team members to understand their design requirements.

Conceptualizing and developing design ideas.

Analyzing 3D arts and graphics and suggesting improvements. Optimizing 3D arts and models to develop real-life objects

Utilize your experience in qualitative research to conduct interviews, complete research, user stories and analysis of data.

Lead research with a range of user groups to understand needs, identify pain points, deeply understand critical business documentation, information storage and accessibility needs.

Create documentation & visualizations that describe the user experience, key pain points, and opportunities for improvement.

Prepare for showcases and engage in interdisciplinary projects.

Gather and cross-check detailed data and documents from stakeholders to build information architecture and data models.

Create requirements to guide technical development, work to find solutions that serve the needs & goals of multiple individuals & teams.

Required Skillset:

2-5 years of experience in HMI UX/UI, interaction, or transportation design with experience in two of the following: Emerging technologies, gaming, and automotive.

Previous working experience with verification of prototype development components.

Previous experience reviewing and assisting with final approval on conceptual designs on parts.

Demonstrated ability to read and understand Drawings and Specifications to identify key quality characteristics of part design.

Previous experience of installation of prototypes of parts.

BA/BS Degree required.

Previous experience in the automotive industry required.

Bonus Skillset:

Candidates with a background in Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology are highly encouraged to apply.

Degrees in Game & Interactive Media Design, Interdisciplinary Studies/Media Arts XR/VR Development, Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology preferred.

Previous experience with VR/XR technology.

Type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Torrance, CA

Pay Rate Range: $45-60 W2 DOE

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