UX/UI Product Designer

Position Overview

Be a game-changer in the Design Center at DTNA. We push for design excellence in all that we do and are driven by four core values: Respect, Pioneering, Tenacity & Excellence. Fostering an environment of genuine trust, inclusivity and belonging is paramount to how we operate. Our commitment to innovation and progressive design expression results in products that the customers and operators love.

As UX/UI Product Designer, you will join a high-performing design team responsible for shaping the in-cabin digital experience across DTNA’s multi-branded portfolio—including Freightliner, Western Star, and business subsidiaries. You will contribute to design projects, gaining hands-on experience in creating user-centered solutions for production vehicles, advanced design programs, and concept explorations. You will own design execution for defined features with minimal day-to-day oversight and be accountable for the quality and completeness of your design outputs.

Together we shape the future!

Key Responsibilities

• Own and design UX/UI execution for complex in-vehicle digital features or systems across multiple global truck brands—from problem framing through final delivery.
• Translate requirements and user needs into high-quality, end-to-end design solutions, from early concepts through final UI, working independently with minimal guidance.
• Apply user-centered design principles, leveraging research insights, system constraints, and brand guidelines to inform design decisions.
• Plan, support, and synthesize user research activities, clearly articulating findings and design implications to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build interactive prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate interactions, flows, and overall design intent.
• Deliver implementation-ready design outputs, including annotated specifications, component behavior definitions, and necessary assets.
• Contribute directly to design systems and shared UI patterns, ensuring consistency, scalability, and long-term quality.
• Proactively represent UX/UI in cross-functional collaboration, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in UX, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or Graphic Design, with internship experience or up to 1–2 years of professional experience in UX/UI, product design, automotive, mobility, or complex digital products.
• A portfolio (academic, internship, or personal work) demonstrating strong visual and interaction design execution, problem-solving ability, and ownership of outcomes.
• Solid grounding in user-centered design principles and design thinking, with a drive to grow into HMI and system-level UX practices.
• Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent) with the ability to produce polished, implementation-ready design outputs.
• Experience collaborating with engineering or development teams, including clear communication of design decisions and tradeoffs.
• Comfort working in cross-functional environments with engineers, researchers, and product managers, taking responsibility for your design scope.
• A proactive, curious mindset with openness to feedback and a bias toward learning through execution.
• Portfolio Requirement: Attached PDF or link to your latest work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational 3D skills with an understanding of utilizing 3D content in real-time or in-vehicle digital environments.
• Experience with advanced prototyping or implementation tools, such as ProtoPie, Unreal Engine, Kanzi, Unity, or similar platforms.
• Comfort working close to code, including design-to-code workflows, scripting, or technical prototyping.
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as AR, VR, or spatial interfaces, with the ability to translate explorations into practical UX/UI improvements, including the use of AI in the design process.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $71,000 – $91,000 USD
• Compensation: Dependent on Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
• Benefits: Annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% plus a non‐elective contribution of 3–7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at select locations); tuition assistance; volunteer paid time off; and short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Location: Portland, OR US
• Schedule: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote)