UX/UI Product Designer

Inside the Role About the RoleAs a Junior UX/UI Product Designer in our Design Center, you will work on real production vehicles and next-generation HMI concepts from day one — contributing to in-cabin digital experiences across Freightliner, Western Star, and our subsidiary brands. You will own design execution for defined features with real impact on how millions of professional drivers experience their vehicles. This is a high-impact, career-defining opportunity for a hungry designer ready to push UI craft and help shape the future of mobility. Why Daimler Truck North AmericaAt DTNA, you are not designing for a screen—you are designing for the road. Our vehicles support critical industries around the world, and the experiences you create will be used by professionals every day. We are a high-performing, globally distributed design team driven by Respect, Tenacity, and Excellence. We foster a culture built on trust and collaboration, where design quality matters and your growth as a designer is actively supported. If you’re hungry to do meaningful work and be part of a team that pushes for excellence, this is the place. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $71,000 – $91,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience. Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA Design & Craft Design high-quality in-vehicle UIs: typography, color, layout, and motion across global brands. Deliver pixel-perfect, implementation-ready specs, assets, and reusable components for our global design system. Build high-fidelity prototypes to communicate visual, motion, and interaction intent. Craft glance-based interfaces with clear hierarchy and intuitive system feedback. Strategy & Thinking Translate product requirements, user needs, and brand intent into cohesive UX/UI solutions. Apply research insights and system constraints to ground design decisions in real context Collaboration & Impact Work cross-functionally with engineering, product strategy, and truck technology across a global team. Communicate design rationale clearly; share work early, gather feedback, and iterate. Own workstreams from concept to handoff with minimal day-to-day oversight. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor’s degree in UX, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field, with internship experience or up to 1–2 years in UX/UI or product design. Required: Academic focus in automotive UX/UI, HMI, or in-vehicle interaction design, or hands-on experience designing automotive or in-vehicle digital systems. Required: Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design, interaction design, and problem-solving, with clear ownership of work. Strong visual design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, and motion. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering for UI concept visualization. Ability to prototype and communicate design decisions effectively. Systems thinking: comfortable designing across features, states, and flows. Proactive, curious, execution-driven with a passion for craft and quality that raises the bar. Exceptional Candidates Might Have Experience with automotive HMI systems (cluster, infotainment, HUD, embedded). Familiarity with automotive HMI/prototyping tools (Kanzi, Unreal, Unity, ProtoPie, etc.). Exposure to AR/VR/spatial interfaces. Experience using AI in design workflows. Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Onsite Additional Information This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. 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