Job description
Job Title: Sr. UX Writer – In-Vehicle Experience (Only local candidates)
Location: Hybrid – Palo Alto, CA (94304) or Irvine, CA
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–6 PM or 9 AM–6 PM (8 hours/day with 1-hour non-billable lunch)
Application Requirement All resumes must include a link to a portfolio at the top (with password, if applicable). Resumes without a portfolio link will not be considered.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior UX Writer to join our team focused on Rivian's in-vehicle and mobile app experiences. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft intuitive, engaging copy that supports and enhances user journeys across our digital platforms, including app, web, and in-vehicle systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Create clear, concise, on-brand UX copy that enhances usability and communicates purpose.
- Translate complex automotive and digital concepts into approachable language.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers from ideation through launch.
- Work within Figma and maintain consistency using our internal copy systems and voice guidelines.
- Contribute to copy strategy and help define the tone of new features or experiences.
- Occasionally assist with naming conventions, positioning statements, and broader content strategy projects.
Must-Have Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years writing for digital products and experiences, with a strong UX focus.
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end flows and smart, engaging copy.
- Proficient with Figma, Google Workspace, Jira, and Confluence.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills—able to defend and explain content decisions.
- Comfortable in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
- Experience balancing brand voice with UX clarity and user needs.
You Might Be a Fit If You:
- Love shaping user experiences through thoughtful, strategic copy.
- Can seamlessly switch from writing CTAs to headlines to microcopy.
- Are collaborative, proactive, and curious—especially about the “why.”
- See content as a design element and aren't afraid to shape the UX itself.
- Are okay letting go of the Oxford comma when needed.
Hybrid Work Model
3 days/week onsite in Palo Alto or Irvine, CA. (Please only apply if you're able to work on-site as required.)
Salary range
Not specified
Date posted
7th June 2025
Commitment
Contract
Place of work
Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)
