Senior UX Designer

Senior UX Designer / Cognitive Ergonomist (Automotive HMI)

Company Description

We don't just design interfaces. We craft the future of human-machine connection.

Since 2004, RE:LAB has been the secret weapon behind breakthrough products that people actually love to use. From the dashboard of tomorrow's autonomous vehicles to the smart appliances transforming homes worldwide, we create the invisible bridge between human intuition and cutting-edge technology.

What makes us different?
While others focus on screens, we think in experiences. Our multidisciplinary team of interaction designers, software engineers, AI specialists, and human factors researchers doesn't just ask "can we build it?" – we ask "should people want to use it?"

Our superpower:
Turning complex technology into effortless experiences across automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. We're the team global leaders call when user adoption can make or break a multi-million dollar product launch.

Why join RE:LAB?

• Shape tomorrow:
  Work on products millions will use daily
• Grow exponentially:
  Learn from 20+ years of HMI innovation expertise
• Think differently:
  Blend creativity with AI, ergonomics, and cutting-edge tech
• Make impact:
  See your designs drive real business results for global brands

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human.
That's why the world's most innovative companies trust us to make their boldest visions feel natural, safe, and irresistible.

Ready to design the future? Join us.

Position

We are looking for an experienced
UX Designer / Cognitive Ergonomist
to join our
HMI Design Division
, contributing to the
definition of functional logics and interaction specifications
for vehicle interfaces.

This position offers the opportunity to take part in a
new, highly challenging international project
within our HMI Division — an initiative that requires
strong analytical skills, creativity, and a global mindset
.

The ideal candidate is
motivated to work in international contexts
and
willing to travel
when necessary to collaborate closely with partners and clients.

The role involves:

• Designing and formalizing
  interaction flows
  ,
  system logics
  , and
  user behaviors
  across HMI components;
• Writing
  UX specifications and functional documentation
  for implementation teams;
• Ensuring
  consistency with automotive standards and regulations
  (e.g., ISO, UNECE, usability and safety guidelines);
• Collaborating with
  UX/UI designers, engineers, and human factors specialists
  to ensure design coherence;
• Supporting
  validation and review
  of HMI concepts with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

A
senior or mid-level professional
with solid experience in
automotive UX/HMI design
, preferably with a background in
Cognitive Ergonomics
,
Human Factors
, or
Interaction Design
.

Preferred backgrounds:

• Cognitive Psychology / Ergonomics
• Human Factors Engineering
• Interaction Design / UX Design
• or related disciplines with experience in the automotive field

Desired skills and experience

• Proven experience in
  HMI / UX design for automotive systems
  ;
• Strong ability to
  analyze and formalize user flows and logic structures
  ;
• Experience writing
  functional specifications
  and defining
  interaction logic
  ;
• Familiarity with
  automotive UX standards, usability and safety regulations
  ;
• Ability to collaborate within
  multidisciplinary and international teams
  ;
• Excellent
  English communication skills
  , both written and verbal;
• Willingness to travel
  occasionally to support project activities on-site.

Other information

Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexibility in workdays based on project needs.

Location:
Based in Reggio Emilia, with extensive on-site collaboration abroad, especially in regions outside Europe during the early project phases.

Our Promise:
We build technology for people—and that philosophy defines how we treat our team. At RE:LAB, you'll find more than a job: you'll discover a place where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your unique perspective drives innovation.

Our Values in Action:

• Integrity first:
  Every decision, every project, every interaction
• Diversity as strength:
  Different backgrounds, shared ambition
• Inclusion by design:
  Everyone has a voice, everyone belongs
• Growth mindset:
  We invest in your development as much as our technology

Ready to shape the future of human-machine interaction?
Join a team that values both cutting-edge innovation and human connection.