Job Description
This role is categorized as hybrid to Warren MI or Sunnyvale/Mountain View CA. Remote candidates may be considered depending on role requirements. If you live within 50 miles of a GM hub location (San Francisco Bay Area CA or Warren MI) you are expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business. If you live outside a 50mile radius of these locations please still apply.
As a Designer (Level 6 IC) within GMs Human Interface Design organization you will contribute to the creation of intuitive humancentered experiences across vehicles digital platforms and design systems. You will work both independently and collaboratively applying strong craft skills and sound judgment within established processes. Your work will support GMs vision of Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
We are hiring across four focus areas in the new year:
Vehicle Experiences Designs the future of invehicle digital ecosystems from operating systems and cabin interfaces to sound and motion design. Designers here collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to deliver intuitive accessible and delightful experiences that enhance driving and connect millions of users worldwide.
Design Systems & Craft Shapes GMs visual identity and advances the GM Design System across vehicles web and mobile platforms. Designers apply timeless principles typography and gridbased methodology to deliver clarity unity and purpose across digital and physical touchpoints.
Advanced UX Explores nextgeneration vehicle experiences through conceptual visualization rapid prototyping and 3D modeling. Designers blend creativity and technical knowhow to envision future mobility experiences that are intuitive inclusive and aesthetically refined.
Services & Web Platform Shapes the future of web and app experiences across GM and its marquee brands. This team ensures GMs digital ecosystem feels effortless engaging and safe connecting drivers and passengers to their vehicles and services through thoughtful humancentered design.
Contribute to design initiatives across multiple product surfaces and platforms.
Collaborate with industrial designers engineers researchers product managers and other design teams to support the execution of digital and physical experiences.
Apply and extend GMs design systems ensuring consistency and alignment with established patterns.
Deliver highquality interaction visual sound or motion designs that support usability and delight.
Participate in usercentered design processes incorporating research insights and accessibility best practices.
Present design work to peers and crossfunctional partners clearly communicating rationale and design decisions.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities ensuring timely delivery within established processes.
35 years of experience designing digital interfaces for web mobile or invehicle platforms.
Formal training or degree in Interface Design Visual Design HumanComputer Interaction or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
Strong portfolio (available online or privately upon request) showcasing UX expertise interaction design creativity and depth of thought.
Experience contributing to digital products and working within established design systems.
Proficiency in common design tools such as Figma Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping software.
Ability to work independently within established processes and collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
Strong problemsolving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Clear visual verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to peers and managers.
5 years of experience in the automotive industry design agencies or technology companies.
Experience working in lean agile environments including sprint planning and iterative design processes.
Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive design standards.
Experience contributing to the consistency of design systems across products and platforms.
Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g. Figma Adobe XD or equivalent) with additional experience in software and/or hardware development considered a plus.
This role models GMs values Customers Excellence Relationships Truth and demonstrates GM Behaviors:
Win with integrity
Innovate and embrace change
Move with urgency
Lead as one team
Commit to customers
Speak fearlessly
Be inclusive
Own the outcome
Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York Colorado California or Washington.
The salary range for this role is ($83800 - $127300). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical dental vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs employee assistance program GM vehicle discounts and more
About GM
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Required Experience:
IC
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