Principal UX Designer, AI Experience
42dot
About Us:
42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.
We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.
About the Role:
As the Principal UX Designer for AI Experience, you will lead the vision and strategy for how users engage with AI-powered features across 42dot’s software-defined vehicle platform—while also playing a key hands-on role in converting that vision into reality. You won’t just set direction—you’ll be deeply involved in the execution: designing wireframes and high-fidelity mockups, collaborating closely with engineers to bring your designs to life, and using user research and data to validate outcomes. This is a highly cross-functional role that blends big-picture thinking with detail-oriented design craft, working alongside product managers, AI researchers, software engineers, and vehicle hardware teams to deliver intelligent, intuitive, and safe user experiences that elevate trust in autonomous technologies.
Responsibilities:
Define and drive the end-to-end UX strategy for AI-powered interactions in the vehicle and mobility ecosystem.
Translate complex AI systems into seamless, intuitive and user-friendly experiences.
Lead and mentor other designers in creating scalable UX patterns for AI features such as natural language interfaces, predictive systems, and autonomous behaviors.
Collaborate with product managers, AI researchers, and engineering leads to align design vision with technical feasibility.
Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions, with a focus on real-world driving and mobility contexts.
Advocate for human-centered AI principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
Create design prototypes, interaction models, and high-fidelity specs to communicate solutions effectively.
Influence the long-term design roadmap and contribute to the overall product vision of 42dot.
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 3 years focused on AI-driven or complex technical systems.
Proven track record of delivering innovative UX for AI or automotive technologies.
Expertise in interaction design, visual design, and user research methods.
Strong portfolio showcasing user experiences involving conversational AI, predictive systems, or autonomous behavior.
Experience collaborating in cross-disciplinary teams including data science, engineering, and HCI research.
Deep understanding of human-centered design principles, especially as they apply to safety-critical and in-vehicle systems.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
Base Salary:
$102,000 - $284,000
