Job Description
TEAM
Core ADAS Advanced UX team works on Lv2 to Lv4 automated driving technologies, including Lv2 advanced driver assistance interaction design (driving and parking assistance), UX design for Lv4 automated driving mobility, and UX research for these products. Our team includes project managers, interaction designers, UI designers, 3D designers, 3D engineers, and UX researchers. We value teamwork, transparency , and open-minded communication as we collaborate daily with colleagues and partners from multiple regions and backgrounds.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As a UX Design Strategist, you will help plan next-generation advanced driving assist system functions, work with our clients in Toyota Motor Corporation to 1) define design requirements and roadmaps; 2) lead the project in collaboration with designers and researchers. You will report to Strategy & Communication team Manager, and work with other UX strategists.
Responsibilities
- Lead UX design development of new advanced driving assist system functions for the next generation vehicles
- Requirements gathering from our clients in Toyota and create UX design development roadmap including PoC development and user testing
- Forecast and propose budgets and other resource allocation, building consensus through presentations
- Produce interactive PoC and Conduct user testing in collaboration with the design and research team, and present project outcomes to clients
- Establish indicators and improvement plans before and after product release in collaboration with our clients, and be responsibility and for meeting goals
- You will come to the office 3 days per week observing our hybrid work rules
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual in Japanese and English (TOEIC score of 860 or above, JLPT N1 level or above)
- 7+ years of experience in digital product design development, having experience leading at least 3 projects which were released in mass market
- Background in UX design, Interaction design, UX research, or product management
- Experience coordinating requirements from multiple partners, especially engineers, and facilitate discussions to reach agreement
- Experience to identify project uncertainties and potential tasks and resolve them
NICE TO HAVES
- Japanese Driver license
- Experience in mobility services or automotive industry development (especially Japanese companies)
- Understanding of advanced driving assist systems
- Skills with Figma, G suites, Lucid
About the Company
Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society.
Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary - Based on experience
- Work Hours - Flexible working time with NO core-hours
- Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
- Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
- Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
- Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
- In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
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Our Commitment
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
- We pledge that any information we receive from you will be used ONLY for the purpose of hiring assessment.