Director, 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 the Director of Design at Scout, you’ll oversee all digital product development outside of the vehicle. From web, to mobile, and into our retail spaces, you will ensure world-class execution at every touchpoint. You should be a strategic, full-stack design leader – deeply engaged in every stage of the design process, from user research and systems thinking to interaction, visual, and experience design. You’ll champion a user-centered mindset across the organization while guiding the team toward elegant, scalable solutions.

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:

• Creative direct end-to-end design efforts across responsive web, native mobile, and in-store digital experiences – ensuring seamless cross-platform consistency and delivering best-in-class interactions for customers.
• Act as a design thought partner to senior and executive stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Experience, shaping customer-facing technology strategies that elevate Scout’s business and brand.
• Drive the strategic application of Scout’s brand across all digital touchpoints—ensuring alignment in layout, color theory, typography, tone, and iconography while balancing business and user needs.
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary designers, fostering a culture of feedback, growth, and collaboration across teams including In-Vehicle UX, Brand, and Communications.
• Partner with engineering leads to champion a scalable design system and component strategy – promoting a build-once, use-many approach that accelerates development and maintains visual integrity.
• Define and uphold design excellence, contributing to best practices, team standards, and frameworks that enable high-velocity, high-quality execution across projects.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, prioritizing and managing multiple complex initiatives while remaining responsive to shifting business needs.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California. 
• 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:

• 10+ years of design leadership as a Design Director, Creative Director or similar, with a proven ability to lead design teams and initiatives that deliver meaningful business and customer impact.
• A compelling, polished portfolio that demonstrates deep expertise across responsive web, mobile (iOS/Android), and retail ecosystems – highlighting your ability to solve complex problems with clarity and craft.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and scaling visual and interaction design systems across platforms, including experience collaborating with design systems teams or component libraries.
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