General Motors

In-Vehicle Designer

General Motors$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience creating digital interfaces for web, mobile, or in-vehicle interfaces.
  • Formal training or degree in Interface Design, Visual Design, or a related discipline.
  • Strong portfolio with work samples showcasing UX expertise and interaction design.
  • Successful track record of bringing digital products to market.
  • Proficiency with design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with team members and cross-functional partners to craft a premier user experience.
  • Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to effectively solve design problems.
  • Develop production-ready interaction designs adhering to design guidelines and systems.
  • Create design deliverables such as sketches, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design intent.
  • Release detailed production specifications and assets to software engineering teams.
  • Present design work to peers and leadership, incorporating feedback to refine solutions.
  • Partner with product teams to integrate user interface designs seamlessly into the overall experience.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment requiring at least 3 on-site days per week.
  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

GM Human Interface Design - Vehicle Studio is seeking an experienced Designer who is passionate about collaboration across design, software, and engineering teams. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering world-class product experiences that impact millions of users through in-vehicle interfaces, including digital instrument clusters, touchscreens, and head-up displays (HUD). You will partner closely with other designers, researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to craft meaningful, customer-centric experiences through thoughtful design. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of user interface design and design systems, exceptional attention to detail, and a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality results.

What You'll Do
  • Collaborate closely with team members and cross-functional partners to craft a premier user experience across our in-vehicle products and platforms.
  • Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to effectively solve complex design problems.
  • Develop production-ready interaction designs that adhere to established design guidelines and design systems.
  • Create design deliverables such as sketches, drawings, mockups, animations, and prototypes to clearly communicate design intent.
  • Release detailed production specifications and assets to software engineering teams to enable high-quality implementation.
  • Present design work and rationale to peers and leadership, incorporating feedback to refine solutions.
  • Partner with product teams and engineers to execute user interface designs as a seamless part of the overall user experience, advocating for aesthetics and visual design principles.
  • Participate in design critiques to give and receive feedback that guides design decisions and elevates quality.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 5+ years of experience creating digital interfaces for web, mobile, or in-vehicle interfaces.
  • Formal training or degree in Interface Design, Visual Design, or a related discipline.
  • Strong portfolio with work samples showcasing UX expertise, interaction design, creativity, and depth of thought.
  • Successful track record of bringing digital products to market.
  • Proficiency with common design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams to creatively solve challenging problems.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills across disciplines and levels.
  • Openness to experimentation with new tools, methods, and emerging technologies.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Prototyping experience; software and/or hardware development experience is a plus.
  • Ability to identify and apply appropriate technologies to achieve design and product goals.
  • Deep understanding of the competitive landscape for in-vehicle and digital interface experiences.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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