Senior Interaction Designer - Mobile Apps

Join TomTom's mobile navigation team to design world-class experiences that move millions of drivers worldwide. We're seeking a passionate Senior Interaction Designer who combines deep automotive navigation expertise with data-driven design thinking and AI innovation to create intuitive, safe, and

engaging mobile applications for drivers. You'll be part of a global UX team, collaborating with dynamic cross-functional product teams to create user-centered solutions that simplify navigation while meeting critical business goals and safety standards.

What You'll Do

• Design exceptional mobile experiences for automotive and in-car navigation applications that balance driver safety, usability, and engagement across Android and iOS platforms, including CarPlay and Android Auto
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance both the design process (prototyping, testing, iteration) and product capabilities (personalization, predictive features, intelligent assistance)
• Create high-quality, scalable interaction flows and detailed specifications for mobile applications, ensuring seamless handoff to cross-functional teams
• Drive data-informed design decisions by leveraging usage analytics, A/B testing results, user behavior metrics, and real-world driving data to validate concepts and optimize experiences
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, ML/AI teams, Researchers, and fellow Designers to innovate features that enhance driver experience while navigating evolving priorities and roadmaps
• Define and track key UX metrics including task completion rates, time-on-task, error rates, driver distraction levels, feature adoption, AI feature effectiveness, and user satisfaction scores
• Conduct and facilitate real-world driving tests and usability studies to validate designs in authentic driving conditions
• Lead design workshops and design sprints to synthesize user insights, solve complex problems, and drive rapid innovation
• Provide design leadership through influence, critical thinking, and positive collaboration across the organization
• Mentor junior designers on both craft excellence and effective use of AI tools, elevating the team's capabilities through design critiques and knowledge sharing

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field
• 5+ years of interaction design experience, with substantial recent experience designing mobile applications, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ADAS systems, or automotive navigation driving experiences
• Strong portfolio demonstrating mobile-first navigation design, preferably with measurable impact on user behavior and business metrics
• Experience designing AI-powered features or products, with understanding of how to make AI interactions transparent, trustworthy, and valuable to users
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve design workflows (e.g., generative design, rapid prototyping, content generation, user research synthesis, design system automation)
• Expert knowledge of designing for Android and iOS platforms, including proficiency with design tokens, modern mobile front-end technologies (e.g., Jetpack Compose), and platform-specific design guidelines
• Proven ability to design for automotive contexts with deep understanding of driver cognitive load, distraction principles, and safety-critical interaction patterns
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging quantitative data (analytics, heatmaps, funnel analysis) and qualitative feedback (usability testing, interviews) to drive design decisions and measure effectiveness
• Experience defining and tracking UX success metrics such as task success rates, time-to-complete, error rates, engagement metrics, AI feature performance, and NPS
• Full proficiency in Figma and ability to create rapid prototypes for testing in realistic driving scenarios
• Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business requirements with empathy and creativity
• Excellent facilitation skills with experience organizing and leading design workshops, user research sessions, and cross-functional collaboration
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels and explaining AI features to non-technical audiences
• Valid driver's license with regular driving experience (multiple times per week)
• Passion for automotive technology, electric vehicles, AI innovation, and the future of mobility

Portfolio Requirement Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing

Mobile navigation work, with emphasis on

• Design process and methodology, including any AI tools used to enhance your workflow
• Mobile, CarPlay and/or Android Auto design examples
• AI-powered features or intelligent experiences you've designed
• How you used data and metrics to inform decisions
• Impact on user experience and business outcomes

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package, of course.

Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days, as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O'Reilly and LinkedIn Learning.

Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities.

Work flexibility, where TomTom'ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize. It's all about getting the best out of both worlds - we ask TomTom'ers to come to the office two days a week, and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.

Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance.

Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year, to visit family and friends, or to simply explore the world we're mapping.

Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.

Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world.

Become a part of our inclusive global culture and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse community - we have over 80 nationalities at TomTom!

Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location.

Meet your team

We're the User Experience Design team. Fueled by user insights and data analytics, our mission is to create powerful, easy-to-use products that delight our customers, from millions of drivers to automotive customers who embed our technologies in their vehicles. We deliver the design specifications for all TomTom's products. Joining us, you'll be part of a team that brings together design disciplines from user research to interaction, concept and visual design. Together, we'll continue to develop a map that people trust all around the world.

At TomTom

You'll help people find their way in the world. In 2004, TomTom revolutionized how the world moves with the introduction of the first portable navigation device. Now, we intend to do it again by engineering the first-ever real-time map, the smartest and most useful map on the planet.

Work with a team of 3,600+ unique, curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together, we'll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers, enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.

After you apply

Our recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout your journey with us, no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough, from assessments and interviews all the way through onboarding. To find out more about our application process, check out our hiring FAQs .

TomTom is an equal opportunity employer

TomTom is where you can find your place in the world. Every day we welcome, nurture and celebrate differences. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you, you . No matter your culture or background, you'll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this, please know that we'd love to hear from you.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.