User Experience Design Lead

Company Description

We are Global Honda, a company built on dreams and the determination to make them come true. Our work aims to bring joy to customers and enhance mobility, helping people expand their life's potential. Honda's products, ranging from cars and trucks to advanced light jets and other forms of mobility, reflect our belief that technology’s purpose is to help people. We are building an inclusive culture where people from diverse backgrounds feel seen and celebrated, and where they can apply their unique ideas to create a cleaner, safer, more exciting mobile world. Join Honda on this journey to bring the future.

About the role

We are hiring a Senior UX Designer to join Honda’s next phase of digital product and experience innovation in India. This is a permanent position starting May 2026, with a 6‑month remote contract to begin immediately.

During the contract phase, you’ll be working on high‑impact UX design projects, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and playing a key role in shaping Honda’s brand and product experience for the Indian and Japanese markets.

What you will do

Lead UX design for mobility services, in-vehicle digital interfaces, and customer-facing platforms.

Drive design thinking, wireframes, user research, and prototypes that resonate with Indian users.

Collaborate remotely with our Tokyo-based team and contribute to strategic UX projects.

Transition into a full-time permanent role starting May 2026 based in Bangalore.

Your Profile

4+ years of UX experience in digital, mobility, or product design.

Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Machine Interaction, or a related field

Strong portfolio with user-centered projects, especially localized for Indian audiences.

Proficiency in Design Thinking and User Research methodologies

Strong skills in Visual Design and User Experience (UX)

Experience in Prototyping and iterative design processes

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Experience in the automotive or mobility industry is a plus

Fluency in English; proficiency in Japanese is an advantage

Hiring Process

Creative Workshop (Mid-November, Bangalore) :

In-person session with other candidates to evaluate your design thinking and team collaboration.

Design & HR Interviews (Online) :

Online follow-up focused on skills and fit.

Contract Period (Dec 2025–April 2026) :

Remote, full-time role as a Senior UX Designer, compensated and assigned to Honda’s facility in Bangalore.

Permanent Transition (May 2026) :

Seamless transfer into full-time position, Bangalore-based, continuing the same role and responsibilities.

Why Join

Shape the next-generation user experience for Honda in India.

Work with global stakeholders while staying remote.

Transition into a strategic role in a new team setup starting May 2026.

Competitive compensation and long-term career growth.

Compensation

Base Salary : ₹15 - ₹24lakhs pa

Other perks include performance bonuses and Training trips to Japan.