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General Motors · 1 day ago

Sonic Experiences Group Manager

Center, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

General Motors is redefining automotive experiences through its Human Interface Design team. They are seeking a Sonic Experiences Group Manager to lead the team responsible for shaping GM's auditory identity and ensuring every sound inside and outside the vehicle is intentional and aligns with brand character.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and Curate the Sonic Team

Sound Design

UX Sound Strategy

GM Sound Design

Brand-Specific Sonic Characteristics

Chimes + UX Audio

Exterior Vehicle Sounds

Pedestrian Sounds

Autonomous Vehicle Sounds

Interior Cabin Sounds

Support for Video Creation

Qualification

Sound DesignUX DesignHuman Interface DesignTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationDesign SensibilityTechnical ComplexityStorytellingProblem Solving

Required

10+ years of professional experience in Sound Design and or UX Design

A portfolio of work that showcases your ability to tell stories through your craft. You must be able to create in addition to leading the team, lead by example

Self-starter with strong autonomy. You're comfortable identifying problem areas, tackling them independently, and sharing your findings. You create clarity rather than waiting for it to be provided

Deep understanding of human interface design best practices

You can iterate quickly, form a clear design point of view, and navigate cross-functional feedback

You can sell sound, you can craft a narrative, you are highly descriptive to communicate and convey why one sound execution works over another. You are willed to champion a design and can back it up with clear discernible examples, not opinions

Strong design sensibility, passion for brand, love for cars. You love the process of design but understand the best brand and UX results utilize restraint and balance

High comfort level with technical complexity. You pick up new terminology quickly and have experience working with engineers, product managers, and other partners to understand requirements and functionality