Design Manager, Instrumentation to shape the future of in-vehicle driver information, leading a team focused on digital instrument clusters and alert architecture, ensuring critical information is clear, glanceable, and trustworthy.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience creating digital interfaces for automotive, web, mobile, gaming, or embedded systems, with a strong focus on complex information displays.
- Formal training or degree in Interface Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline.
- Strong portfolio showcasing UX, interaction design, visual systems, and information design for data-rich or real-time experiences.
- Proven ability to lead design strategies for driver information that align with business objectives, safety requirements, and user needs.
- Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle and how instrumentation fits within a broader in-vehicle ecosystem.
- Ability to exercise restraint in design, balancing aesthetics, glanceability, and functional clarity for safety-critical use cases.
- Strong track record establishing workflows, documentation, and reusable patterns that enable teams to ship consistent, high-quality UI.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with prototyping tools for motion and interaction.
- Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, safety, human factors, product, brand) to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated adaptability in managing shifting priorities, tight timelines, and evolving requirements, while supporting team well-being.
- Operational mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive to ship high-quality instrumentation at scale.
- Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills, especially when explaining complex states and behaviors.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and brand variants in parallel.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Sickness and accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Tuition assistance programs
- Employee assistance program
- GM vehicle discounts
