Designer, Interaction Design - Limited Term

Job Title:

Designer, Interaction Design - Limited Term Assignment

Posting

Start Date:

6/12/26

Job Location:

Santa Monica, California, United States

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

• Design interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes across 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.
• Apply 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; assist in creation and delivery of impactful presentations to colleagues and clients, folding in required modifications 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; support 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.)

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).

Position reports to Matthew Potter, Director, Interaction Design, LA. It is Santa Monica, CA based and is in function level EL VI exempt. 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.

BMW complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.