Staff Designer, Vehicle OS, Performance
General MotorsWarren, Michigan, United States
Posted May 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow. For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html
Job Description
Staff Designer, Vehicle OS, Performance: lead the design of Performance and Offroad experiences, including specific apps, cluster faces, states, and model/brand variants. Partner with product managers, software engineers, safety, and human factors to translate requirements into user-centered solutions. Own complex initiatives from early concepts and IA through wireframes, prototypes, and final specifications.
Requirements
- 9+ years of experience designing digital interfaces for automotive, web, mobile, gaming environments, with a strong focus on complex, real-time, information-dense systems.
- 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, real-time or performance-driven experiences.
- Proven experience owning end-to-end design of complex, multi-state interfaces – from concept through production.
- Ability to exercise design restraint, balancing aesthetics, glanceability, and functional clarity in safety and performance-critical contexts.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with familiarity in motion and interaction prototyping.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (engineering, software, safety, product, human factors, brand) to solve complex problems.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple programs or variants in parallel.
- Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills, especially when explaining complex behaviors and design rationale.
- Growth mindset with openness to continuous learning, feedback, and iteration.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
- Total Rewards