About the Role
UX Writer, Vehicle Interface
remote type
Hybrid
locations
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Mountain View, California, United States of America
Remote – United States
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR-202423180
Job Description
Remote OR Hybrid: Reporting where work can/needs to be performed / collaboration should happen. If the person lives w/n 50 miles of such a location, they are expected to come in three times a week. If they do not live within 50 miles of any of those locations, they don’t need to report in.
- This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of role GM Mountain View Technical Center OR GM Warren Technical Center, you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum.
- This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About the Team:
Innovative design ideas are destined to be a catalyst to transform our automotive software and service experiences. The General Motors Interface Design team is dedicated to inventing, designing, and delivering our core software experiences in our vehicles, 1st-party apps, services, and branded websites.
About the Role:
Our writing team is seeking passionate and talented Lead UX Writers for our vehicle Interface to create customer-facing user interface language across multiple brands and digital platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of UX writers responsible for creating clear, concise, and user-centered content for vehicle interfaces.
- Develop and maintain writing standards and guidelines for in-vehicle content, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand voice and tone.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and product managers, to define and implement best practices for in-vehicle user experience.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the UX writing team, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Conduct regular reviews and feedback sessions to ensure the quality and effectiveness of in-vehicle content.
- Drive the creation and maintenance of a content style guide specific to vehicle interfaces, covering terminology, microcopy, and interaction design principles.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to in-vehicle user experience and incorporate them into the team’s work.
- Collaborate with localization teams to adapt and translate in-vehicle content for different markets and languages.
- Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure the delivery of high-quality content and adherence to writing standards.
- Stay informed about regulatory requirements and industry standards related to in-vehicle content and ensure compliance.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the team’s processes and workflows to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Additional Job Description
Requirements:
- Proven experience in UX writing, with a focus on vehicle interfaces and writing standards.
- Strong knowledge of UX writing principles, content design, and interaction design.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to simplify complex information.
- Proficiency in design tools and software used for creating and managing in-vehicle content.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advocate for UX writing best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Passion for user experience and a deep understanding of the role of content in enhancing the overall user experience.