Manager, UX Strategy & Communications

About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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TEAM
We are the Advanced UX Team at Woven by Toyota.
We are a cross-functional, multi-cultural team of talented designers and researchers dedicated to crafting intuitive, innovative, and visually compelling user experiences that define the future of automotive interfaces. Our focus is on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, leveraging thoughtful, data-validated designs to bring the next generation of driving experiences to life.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a strategic UX Manager who can work with automotive UX experts to craft the future of ADAS UX. You connect the dots between user insights, safety regulations and cutting-edge technology, then translate that complexity into a crisp vision that executives can rally behind and engineers can execute on. Your leadership is principled and pragmatic. If you are motivated by the chance to define how millions of drivers trust and interact with automated driving systems, then we would love to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish a clear multi-year UX vision for AD/ADAS products
• Translate that vision into phased feature priorities and release timelines
• Craft Concise presentations, demos and messages that align leaders, engineers, UX experts and customers
• Grow and guide a small, cross-functional group of UX Strategists
• Champion UX output and products across the company and with key stakeholders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 8+ years of experience in UX Strategy / Product Design, including 4+ years leading automotive or mobility HMI design programs
• Native level of Fluent to near-native level Japanese and Business level of English proficiency
• Experience working in the automotive industry OEM
• Familiarity with Design Tools (Figma, Unity etc.)
• Bachelor’s in HCI, Industrial Design, Cognitive Science or related field
• Driver's license

NICE TO HAVES:
• Expert knowledge of multi-modal HMI in the automotive industry
• Track record of presenting to and building alignment with C-Level and external OEM partners
• Full knowledge of automobile relevant laws and regulations, high level product realisation requirements
• Demonstrated contribution to mass-production vehicle HMI or mobility platforms

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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・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 Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・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.