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Sr UX/UI Designer, Next-Gen In-Car Experience

65–85/hr

Onsite · Los Angeles, CA, USA

contract

Posted October 25, 2026

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Listing checked October 30, 2026 · pay as published by Braintrust

Key details

Pay: $65–85/hr
Location: Onsite · Los Angeles, CA, USAUnited States
Job type: contract
Posted: October 25, 2026

Overview

Honda needs a senior designer to shape the digital surfaces people meet inside next-generation vehicles, from instrument clusters and center displays to head-up units and passenger screens. You move between two modes: framing what the experience should be, then defining exactly how it looks, feels, and responds. The work runs from early strategy and concept narratives through polished, production-ready interfaces, and it lands in real cars. Expect close partnership with UX, engineering, brand, and industrial design groups across Torrance, Ohio, and Japan. Strong hands with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and motion tools such as ProtoPie or After Effects anchor the day-to-day craft.

What You'll Do9

Set the UX/UI design direction for next-generation HMI systems and defend that strategy with clear reasoning
Build interaction concepts and design proposals that open up new ways for drivers and passengers to engage with the vehicle
Turn concepts into production-ready interfaces for instrument clusters, center displays, HUDs, passenger screens, and other digital touchpoints
Prototype interactions and micro-animations in ProtoPie, After Effects, or Figma Motion so stakeholders grasp the intended behavior
Craft interfaces that carry Honda and Acura brand character while pushing a forward-looking visual language
Work alongside UX, engineering, brand, and industrial design peers in Torrance, Ohio, and Japan
Present design vision to multidisciplinary partners and senior leadership through written documentation and live presentations
Check every design against usability expectations, engineering feasibility, and automotive safety standards
Study automotive and non-automotive experiences to surface emerging patterns and untapped opportunities

Requirements10

7 or more years in UX/UI, interaction design, or visual design
History of designing complex, multi-modal consumer experiences from strategy through shipped product
A portfolio that shows a distinct visual voice and finished, high-quality work
Fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with particular depth in Photoshop
Hands-on skill producing high-fidelity UI: layout, color, hierarchy, and iconography in both Photoshop and Figma
Experience designing for touch, gesture, voice, and multi-screen environments
Sharp eye for typography, composition, and UI fundamentals
Comfort moving between strategic framing and hands-on execution
Strong communication, storytelling, and collaboration habits
Readiness to be on-site in Torrance, CA every workday, and cultural fluency for working with teams in Japan

Preferred Qualifications5

Automotive UX or HMI experience
Working knowledge of UX principles, interaction design, information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping
Familiarity with scalable design systems and component-based design
Experience running user research and converting data into insights
Prototyping and motion skills in ProtoPie, After Effects, Figma Motion, or Unity

Who Should Apply

Senior designers with 7+ years across UX/UI, interaction, or visual design who can show a polished portfolio of complex multi-modal products and want to shape in-car interfaces. Automotive HMI background helps but is not required. You should be glad to work on-site in Torrance daily and comfortable coordinating with teams in Japan.

Salary Insight

This freelance engagement pays $65.00 to $85.00 per hour. That band sits at the senior end for contract UX/UI design work in the Los Angeles area, which fits the 7+ years of experience and the automotive HMI focus the role asks for.

Job at a glance

Pay: $65–85/hr
Location: Onsite · Los Angeles, CA, USAUnited States
Job type: contract
Posted: October 25, 2026

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Required skills

FigmaPhotoshopCreative SuiteProtopieAfter EffectsFigma MotionUnityUX DesignUI DesignInteraction DesignVisual DesignHmi DesignAutomotive UXPrototypingWireframingInformation ArchitectureDesign SystemsComponent Based DesignMicro AnimationsUser ResearchTypographyIconographyUi/ux DesignAutomotive

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