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UX Designer, In-Vehicle Experiences

52–60/hr

Onsite · Raymond, OH, USA

contract

Posted October 26, 2026

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Listing checked October 27, 2026 · pay as published by Braintrust

Key details

Pay: $52–60/hr
Location: Onsite · Raymond, OH, USAUnited States
Job type: contract
Posted: October 26, 2026

Overview

Honda's in-vehicle design group needs a UX designer to shape dashboard, infotainment, and digital cockpit interfaces, with a smaller slice of mobile app work mixed in. You would work on-site at the Raymond, OH campus four days each week, paired with engineering and product teams through the vehicle development cycle. Day to day, Figma carries the craft, while automotive HMI principles decide how each screen behaves once a driver is behind the wheel. Research, wireframes, and usability testing keep the concepts grounded. The engagement runs as a W2 contract that can extend or convert to full-time based on how the work lands.

What You'll Do8

Run user research and usability tests built around driving scenarios and in-car use
Map interaction flows and produce wireframes plus high-fidelity mockups in Figma
Turn dense technical and engineering inputs into interfaces people can read at a glance
Prototype cockpit concepts and test them before they reach production
Write interaction guidelines and design documentation that other teams can follow
Walk stakeholders and product managers through design concepts and the reasoning behind them
Revise designs as user feedback and hardware constraints come in
Hold visual and interaction consistency across vehicle models and digital platforms

Requirements9

3 to 5 years of UX design experience
A portfolio that shows a user-centered design process end to end
Figma proficiency
Working grasp of automotive HMI design principles
Strong visual design and interaction design skills
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
Experience in Agile development environments
Clear communication and confident stakeholder management
Solid knowledge of accessibility and usability standards

Preferred Qualifications1

Prior in-vehicle or automotive UX experience

Who Should Apply

UX designers with 3 to 5 years behind them who can own an initiative from first sketch to shipped interface. Figma fluency and a portfolio that shows a user-centered process matter here, along with comfort presenting to engineers and product managers on-site in Raymond, OH four days a week.

Salary Insight

The range is $52.00 to $60.00 per hour on a W2 engagement, so the numbers reflect payroll rather than an independent contractor rate. That band lines up with a mid-level designer holding 3 to 5 years of experience, especially with automotive or HMI work on the resume.

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Required skills

FigmaUX DesignInteraction DesignAutomotive HmiInfotainmentDesign SystemsMobileUser ResearchUsability TestingWireframingPrototypingVoice User Interface DesignAccessibility StandardsAgileHigh Fidelity MockupsAutomotiveUser Experience

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