[Urgent] AI-Led UI/UX CoE Head

Job Description Yamaha Motor Solutions India Ltd. (YMSLI) is advancing its vision to become aGlobal Capability Center of Intelligencefor Yamaha Motor Corporation where design, data, and AI converge to create next-generation digital experiences. We are seeking aHead of AI-Led UI/UX Center of Excellence (CoE) a design-technology leader who can institutionalize anAI-driven design practice, integrating human-centered design, GenAI-powered creativity, and data-backed experience optimization across Yamaha's digital ecosystem. This is apivotal rolein YMSLI's innovation journey, shaping howAI augments human creativityand defining the next era ofintelligent experience designacross Yamaha's businesses globally. Roles and Responsibilities - Key Responsibilities 1. CoE Leadership and StrategyEstablish and scale theAI-Led UI/UX CoEas a strategic capability center under YMSLI's Innovation Charter. - Define thevision, roadmap, and maturity modelfor AI-driven design across Yamaha's digital platforms. - Align design innovation with Yamaha's DX2 (Customer Experience) and DX3 (New Value Creation) priorities. - Build frameworks for design governance, AI ethics, and responsible experience generation. - 2. Design Intelligence and AI IntegrationLead the adoption ofAI-augmented design workflowsusing tools such as Figma AI, Galileo, Uizard, Midjourney, and Runway ML. - Developintelligent design systemsthat leverage data, personalization, and predictive UX insights. - Foster collaboration betweendesigners, data scientists, and AI engineersto enable adaptive and learning-driven interfaces. - Create and maintain anAI-powered UX Analytics and Experimentation Platformto drive iterative improvement. - 3. Experience Strategy and Delivery Drive design-led innovation for Yamaha's enterprise applications, mobility ecosystems, and consumer digital touchpoints. - Oversee experience design for new-age interfaces conversational, multimodal, and agentic UX. - Translate behavioral data and cognitive research into actionable design insights. - Partner with global stakeholders (YMC Japan, regional entities, and IT practices) to standardize design principles and accelerate adoption. - 4. Talent, Culture, and Ecosystem Development Build and mentor a high-performing team ofAI-native designers, UX researchers, and creative technologists. - InstitutionalizeAI design upskilling programsin collaboration with Yamaha's Talent CoE. - Partner withuniversities, startups, and design AI communitiesto co-create innovative experiences. - Represent YMSLI in global design and AI forums, strengthening Yamaha's design leadership narrative. Key CompetenciesCategory Capabilities Strategic Design Leadership Vision setting, CoE incubation, design maturity governance AI-Driven Design Expertise Prompt engineering, GenAI workflows, design automation, AI-UX ethics Experience Design Mastery UX research, system thinking, journey orchestration, multimodal interfaces Technology Awareness Front-end integration, data visualization, design-AI pipelines, API/ML collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Cross-regional collaboration, executive communication, influence management People Development Mentoring, design ops, upskilling, talent branding - QualificationsBachelor's or Master's in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, or equivalent. - 610 years of design leadership experience indigital transformation, product design, or innovation roles. - Proven track record inbuilding or leading design CoEs, especially with AI or data-driven experience mandates. - Deep familiarity with emerging design-AI tools and frameworks. - Strong portfolio demonstrating design innovation at the intersection ofAI, data, and human experience. What This Role OffersThis role offers the opportunity toredefine how design is donewithin Yamaha to move from static interfaces toadaptive, intelligent experiencesthat evolve with users. You'll lead a global mandate to embedAI into every stage of the design lifecycle, shaping how Yamaha's products, systems, and services engage users in the digital era.