Designer, Interaction Design - Limited Term Published: Santa Monic

Designer, Interaction Design - Limited Term Assignment

SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

This role is a limited term assignment targeted to end by October 2026, with possibility of extension through end of 2026.

• Design interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes a broad range of projects, carrying work from early concepts through testing, prototyping, and delivery.
• Learn from senior staff while beginning to mentor junior designers, balancing skill development, quality, consistency, and encouragement.
• Design and shape products using diverse graphic design craft, processes, and methods for multiple applications.
• Design, test, and prototype new or improved UI concepts, aiming for high-quality solutions that meet or exceed project objectives.
• Applies advanced UI design knowledge to moderately high complex assignments with growing independence, bringing creative problem solving and analytical thinking to ambiguous briefs.
• Evaluate UI/UX concepts for usability, functionality, production methods, market characteristics, and client specifications, integrating user research findings, conceptual models, and rough sketches into resolved design.
• Work in cross-functional, agile teams using design thinking; assists in creation and delivery of impactful presentations work to colleagues and clients, folding in required modification back into the design.
• Estimate hours accurately, staying informed through reading and events, and coordinating with engineering, marketing, production, and sales to refine design concepts; supports research and vendor liaison.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully in your design workflow and help shape interfaces and interactions for AI-powered features.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of prior work experience in Interaction/UI/UX Design or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, methods and techniques and production processes, with a developing sense of consulting, market research and commercial awareness.
• A portfolio that shows depth of visual craft: typography, layout, hierarchy, color, and composition handled with intention
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting your own work.
• Self-direction and the ability to work with minimal supervision from lead design staff.
• Comfort using AI tools as part of your design workflow (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Figma AI, Midjourney, or similar).
• Strong computer and software skills in:
  
  Adobe Creative Suite,Microsoft Office Suite Figma or other cloud collaboration and prototyping tools.
• Preferences:
  • Knowledge of 3D applications (Blender, Cinema 4D, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Motion Graphics Tools (After Effects, Rive, etc.)
  • Knowledge of common interaction programming languages (Processing, JavaScript, HTML, etc.).

The expected annual salary range for this position is $90,614.00 – .

In support of BMW Group’s business objectives, this position requires regular attendance at a BMW office/facility with remote work capability (hybrid).

The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

Specifics:
Position reports to Matthew Potter, Director, Interaction Design, LA. It is Santa Monica, CA based and is in function level EL VI exempt. The selected candidate’s Personal Grade (PG) and geographical location will be used as the final components of the salary band assignment. Relocation assistance is not available.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

BMW complies…