General Motors

Senior Designer - Branded UI Visual Designer - Human Interface Design Team

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years designing digital user interfaces for automotive or complex product experiences.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual craft and UX problem-solving skills.
  • Strong UI visualization and UX design abilities for customer-centered interfaces.
  • Experience from concept through production for complex digital products.
  • Proficiency with design tools like Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Ability to work independently and solve ambiguous design challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design development of in-vehicle digital experiences.
  • Create exceptional visual design concepts and prototypes for complex interfaces.
  • Translate user needs and technical constraints into elegant design solutions.
  • Lead design reviews and set visual quality standards across teams.
  • Drive alignment to deliver cohesive, premium-quality experiences on various surfaces.
  • Utilize research and feedback to enhance visual clarity and usability.
  • Mentor junior designers and share expertise within the team.
  • Deliver precise, development-ready design files and documentation.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement with three office days a week.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects impacting millions of customers.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams consisting of designers, engineers, and stakeholders.
  • Possibility for professional development and mentoring opportunities.
  • Access to an innovative working environment focused on user experience in the automotive sector.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office in Warren, MI three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role
The GM Human Interface Design - Vehicle Studio is looking for a Senior Designer who is passionate about creating thoughtful in-vehicle user experiences in close collaboration with design, software, and engineering teams. In this role, you will help shape digital interfaces used by millions of customers across Digital Instrument Clusters, Touchscreens, and Head-Up Displays (HUD). You will work with designers, researchers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to create clear, visually compelling, and customer-centered experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong user interface design and UX skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently drive high-quality work while influencing design outcomes across teams.

What You'll Do
  • Own the design development and delivery of in-vehicle digital experiences across assigned product areas.
  • Create exceptional visual design concepts, mood boards, UI assets, prototypes, and production-ready graphics for complex digital interfaces.
  • Translate user needs, brand direction, business goals, and technical constraints into elegant, intuitive, and visually refined design solutions.
  • Lead design reviews, set visual quality standards, communicate design rationale clearly, and present recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and partners.
  • Drive alignment across design, engineering, and related teams to deliver cohesive, visually consistent, and premium-quality experiences across multiple surfaces and screen sizes.
  • Use research, usability findings, data, and feedback to strengthen visual clarity, UI usability, and overall experience quality and strengthen customer outcomes.
  • Serve as a visual craft leader to other designers by sharing expertise, providing feedback, and mentoring more junior team members.
  • Deliver precise, well-documented, and development-ready design files, specifications, and documentation to support efficient collaboration and development handoff.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience designing digital user interfaces for automotive, embedded, mobile, or other complex product experiences.
  • Strong portfolio which shows evidence of high-quality visual craft, clear design judgment, polished end-to-end execution, and thoughtful UX problem solving.
  • Strong UI visualization, visual communication, digital design, and UX design skills, with the ability to create intuitive and customer-centered interfaces.
  • Experience leading design work from concept through production for complex digital products or systems.
  • Experience creating sketches, mockups, prototypes, presentations, and other design communication materials.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise strong judgment, and solve ambiguous or non-standard design challenges.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience presenting design rationale and influencing decisions with stakeholders and project partners.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 7+ years of experience designing automotive or other complex digital interfaces across multiple surfaces and screen sizes.
  • Experience contributing to brand-forward digital experiences, including visual language, brand systems, or interface design systems.
  • Strong portfolio which shows evidence of advanced visual craft, strong taste level, polished interaction design, and systems thinking.
  • Experience balancing visual design excellence with solid UX thinking to create clear, intuitive customer experiences.
  • Experience with prototyping, motion design, animation, or interaction storytelling.
  • Experience applying usability findings, heuristic evaluation, or customer insights to refine designs.
  • Familiarity with the product development lifecycle for digital products, embedded systems, or automotive experiences.
  • Experience mentoring or guiding more junior designers and helping raise the design bar across a team.

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

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Size
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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