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General Motors · 2 days ago

Staff Designer – Human Interface Design (various teams)

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $208K/yr

9+ years exp

General Motors is a leading automotive company focused on shaping the future of mobility. As a Staff Designer within GM’s Human Interface Design organization, you will lead complex design initiatives and provide mentorship to other designers while contributing to GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end design initiatives that span multiple product surfaces and platforms

Collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, researchers, product managers, and other design teams to shape the execution of digital and physical experiences

Contribute to and evolve GM’s design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products. Define and communicate design vision that aligns with GM’s brand story: For every drive

Deliver high‑fidelity interaction, visual, sound or motion designs that raise the bar for usability and delight

Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Research teams to shape product direction and execution

Mentor designers across levels and contribute to a culture of inclusion, craft excellence, and fearless collaboration

Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and user‑centered design practices

Present design strategy to cross-functional leadership, executive stakeholders, and align stakeholder groups across multiple internal communities

Qualification

Human Computer InteractionDesign SystemsPrototyping ToolsUser Experience DesignVisual DesignSound DesignMotion DesignIndustrial DesignAccessibility AwarenessCommunicationMentorshipCollaborationStorytelling

Required

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field. Alternatively, work experience commensurate with formal education

9+ years of professional design experience in industrial design, user experience, sound design, motion design, or visual design

Strong portfolio (available online or privately upon request) that demonstrates strategic thinking for your specific design discipline, showing clear commitment to excellence

Expertise in modern design or software tools appropriate for your discipline (e.g., Figma, prototyping tools, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, etc.)

Proven ability to influence product strategy and drive alignment across stakeholders

Excellent communication and storytelling skills and previous experience presenting to upper-level audiences

Preferred

Demonstrated experience as a design thought leader, fostering collaboration, driving creative excellence, mentoring peers, and partnering effectively across cross‑functional teams

5+ years of experience in the automotive industry, design agencies, or technology companies, contributing to hardware and software experiences that shape how people interact with products

Hands‑on experience working in lean, agile environments, including sprint planning and iterative design processes

Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards, with a track record of creating experiences that meet or exceed best practices. Experience contributing to or advancing 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

Proven ability to present and communicate design vision effectively to executive stakeholders, influencing decision‑making and aligning design strategy with business objectives