Manager, UX Design

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview:

As a User Experience Design Manager at Scout Motors, you will lead our UX team in delivering top-tier user experiences across our vehicle platforms, focusing on the seamless integration of software and hardware components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of fostering collaboration between UX designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure design excellence from concept to production.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Strategic Leadership and Project Management: Oversee UX projects across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. Share project planning responsibilities to ensure broad support and coordination with Scrum Master/Function owners to align with UX team design pipeline.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Facilitate and enhance collaboration between the UX team and internal stakeholders, including interior design, concept and growth teams, to develop cohesive user interaction models flows.
• UX Concept and Interaction Model Development: Evaluate and elevate UX concepts to production readiness, refining interaction models to ensure intuitiveness and a superior user experience.
• Process Implementation and Agile Guidance: Coordinate with Scrum Master on Epics and Sprint Planning. Mentor and guide the UX team and the broader organization in adopting and optimizing Agile/Scrum practices.
• Team Development and Mentorship: Build a robust UX design team, and provide ongoing mentorship. Foster a culture of self-organization, innovation, accountability, and proactive problem-solving within the team.
• Production Readiness and Compliance: Ensure all UX designs comply with industry standards and legal requirements, focusing on production readiness and user safety.

Expectations:

• Leadership and Vision: Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear vision for the UX team, aligning with Scout Motors’ mission to innovate and lead in the automotive industry.
• Collaborative and Adaptive Management: Excel in a collaborative environment, adapting UX strategies to meet changing technological and market demands.
• High Standards and Ethical Design: Maintain the highest standards of quality and ethics in design, ensuring that our products reflect the Scout brand's commitment to excellence and respect.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. 
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in UX design, with at least 5 years in a managerial role, preferably within the automotive or related industries.
• Proven track record of leading UX tea