General Motors · 1 month ago
Staff Designer – Human Interface Design (various teams)
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
9+ years expGeneral Motors is a company focused on leading the change towards a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. They are seeking a Staff Designer to shape mobility experiences across various platforms and lead complex design initiatives while mentoring other designers in the team.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
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
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
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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