Lead design-system work across vehicle, mobile and web: create components, patterns, design tokens and grids; collaborate with UI, UX, accessibility and front-end teams to implement cohesive, cross-platform systems.
Description
Work Arrangement
This role is a hybrid work arrangement. If you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Warren, or Sunnyvale, you are expected to report to that location at least three times per week. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Remote candidates may still be considered.
The Role
General Motors is seeking a Designer to expand our design system team. As a design system Designer, you will collaborate with UI designers, developers and platform teams to craft components, systems and processes that supports design excellence across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, details and systematic thinking.
What You'll Do
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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.
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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.
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.
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 us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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.
Work Arrangement
This role is a hybrid work arrangement. If you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Warren, or Sunnyvale, you are expected to report to that location at least three times per week. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Remote candidates may still be considered.
The Role
General Motors is seeking a Designer to expand our design system team. As a design system Designer, you will collaborate with UI designers, developers and platform teams to craft components, systems and processes that supports design excellence across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, details and systematic thinking.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate closely with team members to craft world-class design systems for our mobile, vehicle and web products with a focus on in vehicle.
- Create patterns, components, design tokens and grid systems that work across multiple scenarios as part of a system
- Craft systematic solutions to support design system implementation across vehicle, mobile and web
- Work closely with design and development to bridge the gap
- Support design work that balances craft, usability, and business goals.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in HCI, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design with a focus on typography, information design, brand systems, digital design, or design systems
- Strong portfolio with work samples showcasing in vehicle design expertise in user experience design and/or UI development
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, as well as UI tools such as Figma
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience with in vehicle technologies and design
- Experience contributing to design systems across multiple platforms
- High understanding of Figma as a design system tool
- Familiarity with front-end implementation and design handoff best practices
- Portfolio examples that show clarity in information design, typography, and systems-based problem solving
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.
Total Rewards | 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.
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.
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 us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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.
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