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.
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. Our mission is to make the cockpit experience safer and more comfortable, including not only the digital screens in the cockpit, such as IC and IVI screen, but also the driver experience outside of the screens, such as sound, haptics, and illumination. 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?
You will help design advanced driver-assistance systems for the vehicle cockpit. Our mission is to make the cockpit experience safer and more comfortable, including not only the digital screens in the cockpit, such as IC and IVI screen, but also the driver experience outside of the screens, such as sound, haptics, and illumination. This is an exciting position where you will work with UX researchers, drive simulator engineers, and Toyota Motor Corporation team members from planning to mass production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a comprehensive ADAS cockpit experience concept including digital screens such as IC and IVI, illumination, sound, and haptics, visualizing the cockpit experience through the creation of user journeys, user interaction flows, and other documents.
- Present designs to partners using wireframes and UI designs for IC and IVI.
- Develop prototypes for user testing in collaboration with UX researchers
- Manage external design firms, taking ownership for output quality
- Lead meetings, workshops, and design reviews, and collaborate with Toyota engineers and other partners
- Come to the office 3 days per week per our hybrid work policy and report to the manager in charge of Advanced ADAS UX development
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of automotive digital cockpit UX design experience
- Experience bringing designed products to mass production and market
- Experience leading digital cockpit projects, and presenting in front of different team members
- Experience to coordinate requirements from multiple partners and facilitate discussions to reach consensus
- Business level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 860 or above)
- Proficiency in Adobe CC, Figma, and G suites
NICE TO HAVES
- Bilingual Japanese-English (JLPT N2 level or higher)
- Regular drivers license
- Protopie Skills
- Experience with 3D tools such as Unity and Blender
All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
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)
Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
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What We Do
Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.
