Automotive Designer – Sound & HMI

A Career At Harman

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, Harman is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at Harman you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Harman is a global leader in connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Our iconic audio brands — including JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Bang & Olufsen Automotive, AKG, Revel, and others — shape how millions of people experience sound every day.

Within automotive, Harman holds a unique position in the industry. Our technologies and sound brands are integrated into vehicles across a wide range of global automotive manufacturers, creating premium in-car experiences at scale.

Our award-winning Automotive Design Team works at the intersection of automotive UX/UI, branded experiences, sound innovation, and emerging technology. Together, we create next-generation interfaces and interactions that redefine how people connect with sound inside the vehicle.

Join Harman's Automotive Design Team in Novi, Michigan and help shape the future of premium in-car experiences for some of the world's most recognized audio brands.

This is not a traditional UX/UI role focused on flat mobile apps, marketing websites, or generic digital products. We are looking for a highly creative automotive experience designer who can craft emotionally engaging HMI systems, advanced touchscreen interactions, and visually sophisticated interfaces that bring our brands to life inside the vehicle.

You will create the digital face of premium automotive sound brands across OEM platforms — designing immersive experiences that combine interface design, sound interaction, motion, branding, and emerging technologies.

Working at the intersection of automotive HMI, premium branding, and future mobility, you will explore new interaction models beyond traditional lists and toggles, helping define next-generation sound experiences for millions of drivers worldwide.

This role combines high-level UX thinking with hands-on visual execution and production-ready delivery. You will collaborate with a global network of designers, developers, sound engineers, and OEM partners while maintaining strong creative ownership from concept to final integration.

If you are passionate about designing visually rich, highly polished, and emotionally resonant automotive experiences — this role offers a rare opportunity to shape products that will be publicly visible in production vehicles around the world.

Design Premium Automotive Experiences

• Design visually stunning and emotionally engaging UX/UI experiences for branded automotive audio systems and sound features
• Create immersive touchscreen interfaces, interaction concepts, animations, and visual systems for in-car environments
• Develop innovative interaction models and explore alternative input mechanics beyond traditional automotive UI patterns
• Translate brand identity into highly polished digital experiences that feel premium, recognizable, and future-facing
• Design for concept vehicles, production programs, and standalone automotive applications

Bring Brands To Life On Screen

• Shape the digital identity of globally recognized audio brands across multiple OEM integrations
• Work closely with brand teams to ensure every interaction reflects the emotional character and visual language of the brand
• Create visually deep and sophisticated interfaces — balancing aesthetics, usability, motion, and technical feasibility
• Contribute to the evolution of branded HMI systems, sound interactions, and future design directions

Collaborate Across Disciplines

• Work closely with UX designers, developers, sound engineers, acoustic specialists, industrial designers, and motion designers
• Collaborate with OEM partners and understand automotive development and production workflows
• Present concepts, prototypes, and design rationale to internal stakeholders, leadership teams, and customers
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure seamless…