Staff Designer, Vehicle OS, Performance

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to onsite at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren at least three times per week minimum (Tue Wed Thu).

The Role

The GM Human Interface Design Vehicle Studio is seeking an experienced Staff Designer Performance to drive high-quality performance-focused vehicle experiences across GM brands. This role is a senior individual contributor position with deep ownership of Performance vehicle programs from concept through launch.

You will define and lead the Performance vehicle design experience in close collaboration with design software engineering safety and product teamsensuring cohesive scalable and production-ready solutions. The role focuses on shaping critical driver-facing systems particularly for track and off-road use where clarity performance and reliability are essential.

If you are passionate about crafting intuitive high-performance in-vehicle experiences that support drivers in demanding environments this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact at scale.

What Youll Do

• Lead the design ofPerformance and Offroad experiences including specific apps cluster faces states and model/brand variants.
• Partner with product managers software engineers safety and human factors to translate requirements into user-centered solutions.
• Own complex initiatives from early concepts and IA through wireframes prototypes and final specifications.
• Collaborate with brand design to ensure Performance and Offroad experiences feelon-brandwhile maintaining clarity and usability.
• Leverage research validation studies and data to iterate and improve designs.
• Mentor other designers on best practices elevating the craft and quality across the team.
• Contribute to a collaborative inclusive and curious team culture.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 9 years of experiencedesigning digital interfaces for automotive web mobile gaming environments with a strong focus on complex real-time information-dense systems.
• Formal training or degree in Interface Design Visual Design Interaction Design Human-Computer Interaction or a related discipline.
• Strong portfolio showcasingUX interaction design visual systems and information designfor data-rich real-time or performance-driven experiences.
• Proven experience owningend-to-end designof complex multi-state interfaces from concept through production.
• Ability to exercisedesign restraint balancing aesthetics glanceability and functional clarity in safety and performance-critical contexts.
• Proficiency in design tools such asFigmaandAdobe Creative Suite with familiarity in motion and interaction prototyping.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely withcross-functional partners(engineering software safety product human factors brand) to solve complex problems.
• Strongproblem-solving and organizational skills with experience managing multiple programs or variants in parallel.
• Excellentvisual verbal and written communication skills especially when explaining complex behaviors and design rationale.
• Growth mindset with openness to continuous learning feedback and iteration.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience designing automotive HMI particularly for performance-oriented vehicle programs.
• Passion for or hands-on experience with track and off-road driving environments.
• Experience working inlean or agile product development environments including rapid iteration and validation.
• Strong understanding ofaccessibility legibility and inclusive designin low-attention in-vehicle contexts.
• Proficiency ininteractive prototyping(software and/or hardware) ideally with real-time systems or data simulation.
• Experience mentoring or influencing other designers contributing to design direction beyond immediate project ownership.

#LI-HP2

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one were looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex race color national origin citizenship status religion age disability pregnancy or maternity status sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran or protected veteran or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required where applicable to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us or call your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.