In-Vehicle UI Product Designer at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience creating digital interfaces for web, mobile, or in-vehicle interfaces
  • Formal training or degree in Interface Design, Visual Design or related discipline
  • Strong portfolio with work samples showcasing UX expertise, interaction, design, creativity, and depth of thought
  • Successful track record for bringing digital products to market
  • Ability to exercise restraint in design
  • Proficient in common design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to partner with cross functional teams to creatively solve challenging problems
  • Strong problem solving and organizing skills
  • Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with team members and cross functional teams to craft a premier user experience across all our products and platforms
  • Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to solve problems effectively
  • Develop production interaction design following design guidelines
  • Create design deliverables to communicate your work including sketches, drawings, mockups, animations, and prototypes
  • Release production spec and assets to software engineering teams
  • Present work to peers and leadership
  • Work with product teams and engineers to execute user interface designs as a flawless part of the overall user experience, advocating aesthetics and visual design principles
  • Participate in design critiques to guide design decisions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UI DesignUX DesignInteraction DesignProduct DesignHuman Interface DesignInfotainment DesignHUD DesignDigital Instrument ClustersTouchscreen InterfacesAccessibility DesignVisual Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote or hybrid role?

This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring the successful candidate to report to the Warren GM Global Technical Center three times per week at minimum.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 5+ years’ experience creating digital interfaces for web, mobile, or in-vehicle interfaces, formal training or degree in Interface Design, Visual Design or related discipline, and a strong portfolio showcasing UX expertise, interaction design, creativity, and depth of thought.

What does the team work on?

The team is GM’s Human Interface Design – Vehicle Studio, focusing on shaping in-vehicle digital experiences across areas like OS Framework Design, Digital Instrument Clusters, Touchscreen Interfaces, Head-Up Displays, Partner Relationship Experiences, and Connected & Cross-Channel Experiences.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to craft user experiences, balancing user needs with technical and business objectives, developing interaction designs, creating deliverables like sketches and prototypes, releasing specs to engineering, presenting work, and participating in design critiques.

What benefits are offered for this position?

This job is eligible for relocation benefits.

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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