In-Vehicle Designer

About 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.

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.

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.

Additional Details

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role is categorized as hybrid (report to a specific location at least 3 times a week). This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.