Staff Designer, Vehicle OS (Automotive)

TL;DR

Staff Designer, Vehicle OS (Automotive): Designing high-quality, performance-focused vehicle experiences for track and off-road use with an accent on driver-facing systems and real-time information density. Focus on creating intuitive, production-ready HMI solutions and mentoring other designers to elevate craft quality.

Location: Hybrid; Must report onsite to the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan at least three times per week (Tue, Wed, Thu)

Company

Global automotive leader focused on a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

What you will do

• Lead the design of Performance and Offroad experiences, including specific apps, cluster faces, and brand variants.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and safety teams to translate requirements into user-centered solutions.
• Own the end-to-end design process from early concepts and information architecture to final specifications.
• Ensure Performance and Offroad experiences remain on-brand while prioritizing clarity and usability.
• Utilize research and validation data to iterate on designs and improve the driver experience.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to an inclusive, curious team culture.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience designing digital interfaces for automotive, web, mobile, or gaming.
• Degree in Interface Design, HCI, Visual Design, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX and interaction design for data-rich, real-time systems.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• No immigration sponsorship provided; must have valid US work authorization.
• Ability to balance aesthetics with functional clarity in safety-critical contexts.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive HMI and performance-oriented vehicle programs.
• Hands-on experience with track and off-road driving environments.
• Proficiency in interactive prototyping for real-time systems.
• Experience working in lean or agile product development environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with a focus on collaboration at the Global Technical Center.
• Comprehensive "Total Rewards" package covering personal and professional well-being.
• Inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace culture.
• Opportunity to influence a world-scale product vision of zero crashes and zero emissions.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be required to successfully complete a role-related assessment and pre-employment screening.