When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow.  Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis. 
We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter.  Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture.  Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road.  That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.
 
Job Overview
 
The IT User Experience department at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is dedicated to improving the usability and overall experience of our web-based applications and websites. As problem solvers we have a passion for creating and supporting experiences that meet the exact needs of the user, while also being pleasurable to use.
 
We are looking for a user advocate who enjoys designing solutions that affect a wide user base. The ideal candidate will appreciate the opportunity to provide consultation to project teams and business customers who are not necessarily well versed in user experience design.
 
Responsibilities
- Have at least 5 years of relevant design experience, including experience in interaction design and experience across visual and motion design.
- The ideal candidate will also have experience in information architecture, user research and usability testing
- Effectively communicate and present ideas, detailed design, and design rational to project teams and stakeholders
- Evangelize design thinking and human-centered design within DTNA
- Be able to translate concepts into designs that illustrate simplicity despite system complexity
- Be comfortable influencing the strategy and user interface design of DTNA’s digital products
- Apply conceptual thinking to create best-in-class digital products while bridging user needs, business goals and technical realities
- Hands-on expertise in the development of detailed process flows, personas, site maps, use cases, user stories, user journeys, wireframes, mockups and prototypes
- Have a comprehensive understanding of industry best practices