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Senior Designer
**Job Description**
As a **Senior Designer** within HID Advanced Team, you will shape the future of web and app experiences at GM. This is a senior individual contributor role with broad scope and impact - you will lead complex design initiatives, influence product strategy, and elevate craft quality across multiple domains. You will also lead by example to provide thought leadership and mentorship to other Designers on the team.
**What You'll Do**
+ Lead end?to?end design initiatives that span multiple product surfaces and platforms.
+ Collaborate with designers, researchers, product managers, and other design teams to shape the execution of digital experiences.
+ Contribute to and evolve GM's design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products. Define and communicate design vision that aligns with GM's brand story: _For every drive._
+ Deliver high?fidelity interaction, visual, sound or motion designs that raise the bar for usability and delight.
+ Partner with Product Management, and Research teams to shape product direction and execution.
+ Mentor designers across levels and contribute to a culture of inclusion, craft excellence, and fearless collaboration.
+ Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and user?centered design practices.
+ Present design strategy to cross-functional leadership, executive stakeholders, and align stakeholder groups across multiple internal communities.
**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**
+ Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field. Alternatively, work experience commensurate with formal education.
+ 5+ years of professional design experience in industrial design, user experience, sound design, motion design, or visual design.
+ Strong portfolio (available online or privately upon request) that demonstrates strategic thinking for your specific design discipline, showing clear commitment to excellence.
+ Expertise in modern design or software tools appropriate for your discipline (e.g., Figma, prototyping tools, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, etc.).
+ Proven ability to influence product strategy and drive alignment across stakeholders.
+ Excellent communication and storytelling skills and previous experience presenting to upper-level audiences.
**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)**
+ Demonstrated experience as a design thought leader, fostering collaboration, driving creative excellence, mentoring peers, and partnering effectively across cross?functional teams.
+ 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry, design agencies, or technology companies, contributing to hardware and software experiences that shape how people interact with products.
+ Hands?on experience working in lean, agile environments, including sprint planning and iterative design processes.
+ Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards, with a track record of creating experiences that meet or exceed best practices. Experience contributing to or advancing the consistency of design systems across products and platforms.
+ Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent), with additional experience in software and/or hardware development considered a plus.
+ Proven ability to present and communicate design vision effectively to executive stakeholders, influencing decision?making and aligning design strategy with business objectives.
**GM Values & Behaviors**
This role models GM's values - Customers, Excellence, Relationships, Truth - and demonstrates GM Behaviors:
+ Win with integrity
+ Innovate & embrace change
+ Move with urgency
+ Lead as one team
+ Commit to customers
+ Speak fearlessly
+ Be inclusive
+ Own the outcome
**Compensation:**
+ The expected base compensation for this role is: ($106,600-163,400). Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
+ **Bonus Potential:** An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
+ Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Benefits Overview**
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/total-rewards) .
**Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)**
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire) .
**Accommodations**
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email (Careers.Accommodations@GM.com) us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)**
**Our Culture**
**How we hire??????? (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)**
Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/locations/)
We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM's Talent Community (beamery.com) (https://flows.beamery.com/generalmotors/talcom) . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.
Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click "Apply Now" on the job posting of interest.
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
As a **Senior Designer** within HID Advanced Team, you will shape the future of web and app experiences at GM. This is a senior individual contributor role with broad scope and impact - you will lead complex design initiatives, influence product strategy, and elevate craft quality across multiple domains. You will also lead by example to provide thought leadership and mentorship to other Designers on the team.
**What You'll Do**
+ Lead end?to?end design initiatives that span multiple product surfaces and platforms.
+ Collaborate with designers, researchers, product managers, and other design teams to shape the execution of digital experiences.
+ Contribute to and evolve GM's design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products. Define and communicate design vision that aligns with GM's brand story: _For every drive._
+ Deliver high?fidelity interaction, visual, sound or motion designs that raise the bar for usability and delight.
+ Partner with Product Management, and Research teams to shape product direction and execution.
+ Mentor designers across levels and contribute to a culture of inclusion, craft excellence, and fearless collaboration.
+ Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and user?centered design practices.
+ Present design strategy to cross-functional leadership, executive stakeholders, and align stakeholder groups across multiple internal communities.
**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**
+ Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field. Alternatively, work experience commensurate with formal education.
+ 5+ years of professional design experience in industrial design, user experience, sound design, motion design, or visual design.
+ Strong portfolio (available online or privately upon request) that demonstrates strategic thinking for your specific design discipline, showing clear commitment to excellence.
+ Expertise in modern design or software tools appropriate for your discipline (e.g., Figma, prototyping tools, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, etc.).
+ Proven ability to influence product strategy and drive alignment across stakeholders.
+ Excellent communication and storytelling skills and previous experience presenting to upper-level audiences.
**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)**
+ Demonstrated experience as a design thought leader, fostering collaboration, driving creative excellence, mentoring peers, and partnering effectively across cross?functional teams.
+ 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry, design agencies, or technology companies, contributing to hardware and software experiences that shape how people interact with products.
+ Hands?on experience working in lean, agile environments, including sprint planning and iterative design processes.
+ Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards, with a track record of creating experiences that meet or exceed best practices. Experience contributing to or advancing the consistency of design systems across products and platforms.
+ Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent), with additional experience in software and/or hardware development considered a plus.
+ Proven ability to present and communicate design vision effectively to executive stakeholders, influencing decision?making and aligning design strategy with business objectives.
**GM Values & Behaviors**
This role models GM's values - Customers, Excellence, Relationships, Truth - and demonstrates GM Behaviors:
+ Win with integrity
+ Innovate & embrace change
+ Move with urgency
+ Lead as one team
+ Commit to customers
+ Speak fearlessly
+ Be inclusive
+ Own the outcome
**Compensation:**
+ The expected base compensation for this role is: ($106,600-163,400). Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
+ **Bonus Potential:** An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
+ Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Benefits Overview**
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/total-rewards) .
**Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)**
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire) .
**Accommodations**
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email (Careers.Accommodations@GM.com) us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)**
**Our Culture**
**How we hire??????? (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)**
Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/locations/)
We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM's Talent Community (beamery.com) (https://flows.beamery.com/generalmotors/talcom) . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.
Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click "Apply Now" on the job posting of interest.
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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