Senior UX Copywriter (Contract)

Our Mission:Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.
Why Drivemode: Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.
About the Role:As a Senior UX Copywriter focused on mobile applications and in-vehicle infotainment, you’ll work closely with our product team to craft content that shapes Honda’s digital experience. Your writing will help define how users interact with their vehicles and mobile apps, playing a key role in developing new features and improving current experiences. You'll be responsible for creating clear, intuitive interface copy that guides users throughout their entire journey and helping establish strategic direction for digital content and UX. Collaborating with Design, Product, Brand, and Marketing, you’ll help refine our tone of voice and craft simple, effective language that drives behavior and enhances user understanding.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with design, product, and engineering teams throughout all phases of development—from initial strategy and brainstorming to final delivery.
• Align brand voice with user experience best practices, thoughtfully guiding users through every stage of the Honda digital experience.
• Develop deep product knowledge, simplifying complex information into clear, user-friendly copy.
• Maintain and evolve the copy standards to ensure consistency and cohesion across all Honda digital platforms.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience crafting content for brands and digital products.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your experience writing for complete user flows.
• Proven ability to deliver sharp, engaging, and on-brand copy.
• Comfortable presenting your work, articulating your decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine solutions
• Enthusiastic about testing, iterating, and improving your work based on feedback.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, quickly adapt to shifting priorities, and learn new subject matter as needed.
• Not afraid to challenge assumptions and ask “why” to uncover better solutions.

Nice to Have

• Professional fluency in both English and Japanese, with strong writing and reading skills in both languages.

EEOC StatementDrivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/11 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints, which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impact on drivers all over the world.
Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,  disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.