Senior creative designer - exteriors

About the Role

Based in Warren, Michigan, General Motors North America is seeking a highly creative Senior Creative Designer to join a global design team working on forward-thinking, extraordinary elements in production design. This role involves researching, designing, and creating innovative concepts for automotive and mobility applications, from inception to implementation. You will focus on fresh, customer-centric interior designs for GM brands, generating concepts in both 2D and 3D while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine and execute designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team to develop bold interior designs that support brand goals and enhance customer experience, demonstrating strong design judgment, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Translate ideas into finished designs using 2D sketches, animations (Ai), 3D sketch tools, and collaboration with clay and digital sculpting teams.
• Collaborate frequently with the design team, sculpting organization, engineering, and fabrication teams in the development of new designs.
• Provide insight and recommendations to leadership while acting upon guidance in a deadline-driven environment.
• Maintain knowledge of current design trends and technology, presenting ideas to management and leadership to communicate design concepts.
• Exhibit courage in challenging expectations and follow the design process from sketch to final release clay model.
• Coordinate the work of other design personnel and mentor team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an OEM design studio.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design (Automotive, Transportation, Industrial, or related field).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating several series of sketches, ideations, and production program experience samples.

Skills

• Strong understanding of form, 2-D to 3-D interpretation, and visualization.
• Creativity, independence, autonomy, problem-solving, and design judgment.
• Team spirit, volume understanding, and ability to work independently or lead a team.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools and collaboration with clay/digital sculpting teams.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead change that makes the world better, safer, and more equitable for all. General Motors fosters an inclusive workplace where every employee belongs to one team, driving meaningful change through words, deeds, and culture.

Benefits Overview

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