General Motors · 4 hours ago
Staff systems designer – HID platform governance
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Staff Systems Designer to manage the integrity and scalability of their web and app design system, collaborating with various teams to ensure coherence and quality in design processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Own and evolve core elements of GM’s web and app design system, including patterns, guidelines, and usage principles
Define clear system boundaries and guardrails, including where flexibility is allowed and where it is not
Partner with Marketing, Product, Engineering, and external agencies to ensure proper adoption and use of the design system
Lead design reviews focused on system alignment, quality, and long-term scalability rather than surface-level execution
Intervene when teams or agencies go off-system, guiding course correction through principled, credible design rationale
Translate system intent into clear guidance, documentation, and decision frameworks that teams can use
Act as a senior design representative in complex, sometimes adversarial conversations where brand, speed, or local needs conflict with system integrity
Mentor designers across the organization on systems thinking, design judgment, and governance best practices
Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and consistency as non-negotiable system qualities
Present system strategy, decisions, and tradeoffs to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of professional experience in product design, systems design, or design systems roles
Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to large-scale design systems across multiple products, brands, or platforms
Strong portfolio showing system-level thinking, decision-making frameworks, and long-term impact rather than only artifact production
Proven ability to influence without direct authority and to hold firm on standards under pressure
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders and navigating contentious discussions
Deep expertise in modern design tools and systems workflows, including Figma-based system management
Preferred
Experience working with global brands, complex brand architectures, or federated organizations
Prior experience engaging with Marketing organizations and external agencies in governance or review contexts
Background in automotive, enterprise platforms, or large-scale digital ecosystems
Demonstrated success balancing standardization with brand expression and local market needs
Experience defining governance models, review processes, or contribution frameworks for design systems
Strong understanding of accessibility standards and their application at the system level
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Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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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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