Senior User Experience Designer

Our client, an autonomous vehicle and mobility technology company, is searching for a UX Designer to join their UX design team in Foster City, CA. In this role, you will build the strategy for human-centered design to shape next-generation autonomous vehicle passenger interactions, focusing specifically on critical pickup and drop-off moments. You will support human-centered AI challenges, create intuitive, accessible, and delightful experiences that build rider trust and elevate the overall journey. This exciting opportunity to pioneer the future of autonomous mobility begins as a 12-month W2 contract, hybrid on-site in Foster City, CA. Responsibilities Map comprehensive rider flows, scenarios, and interaction models specifically tailored to seamless passenger pickup and dropoff touchpoints. Develop intuitive UI concepts and build rapid digital and physical prototypes to facilitate iterative testing and evaluation. Conduct continuous usability testing sessions, translating user feedback and behavioral data into clear insights that validate design directions and de-risk decisions. Partner cross-functionally with product managers, hardware and software engineers, and researchers to address technical challenges and bring design concepts to life. Travel periodically to operational service locations to conduct contextual research, field evaluations, and real-world experience testing. Advocate for human-centered design principles and methodologies across the wider organization. Skills & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Product Design, or a related discipline. 3+ years of professional experience in interaction, service, or UX design. Demonstrated mastery of modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and After Effects for visual expression and motion design. Strong background in problem mapping, end-to-end user flow generation, and rapid digital/physical prototyping. Experience leveraging modern AI tools to optimize workflows and increase efficiency in the design lifecycle. Skilled in using metrics, quantitative data, and qualitative research to extract meaningful user insights. Deep user empathy paired with outstanding visual and verbal communication skills. A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design, critical thinking, and problem-solving execution. Prior experience designing for artificial intelligence or advanced technology products is a plus. Demonstrated interest and passion for product inclusivity and accessibility standards is a plus. You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance: Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal and Identity Protection Plans 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. #J-18808-Ljbffr