Lead Visual Designer

About GM

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Job Description

Our growing User Experience organization is looking for a talented lead designer who understands and appreciates digital design from a customer, stakeholder, and brand perspective. The ideal candidate will be able to lead a brand and its visual essence along a project and help steer feedback and dialog and filter that to compare against other brand.Candidates should have experience researching, iterating, concepting, and producing digital user interfaces for the in-vehicle experience (Digital Instrument Cluster, Touchscreens, Front and Rear Seat Infotainment and HUD). You must have the ability to adapt and develop digital brand character that is harmonious with the overall cockpit experience.

You will work on a team of multidisciplinary skills like researchers, product/visual designers and software engineers to synthesize Design and functional needs into our next generation of in-vehicle user interfaces and controls. Ideally the designs created in this space will provide our users with a simple yet solid connection to their in-vehicle technology and solidify our respective brands (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC) as leaders in this space.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior team members and cross functional leaders to craft a world-class user experience across all our products and platforms.
• Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to solve problems effectively.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship for a multi-disciplinary team of interaction designers, graphic designers, and developers while advocating the best design for the end user and giving / receiving feedback.
• Develop Mood Boards
• Create Prototypes
• Present work to senior leadership
• Develop talent and share skills within the team
• Deliverables will include sketches, drawings, diagrams, animations, presentations, prototypes, wireframes, storyboards and any other effective communication medium.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience creating vehicle interfaces
• Formal training or degree in Visual Design or related discipline
• Candidate must provide a strong portfolio with work samples showcasing UX expertise, interaction, design, creativity, and depth of thought.
• Ability to exercise restraint in design
• Ability to create across a wide range of digital media (3D, 2D, prototype, animation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the competitive landscape in this space
• Prototyping experience(Software and/or hardware development experience a plus)
• Usability testing experience (Heuristic evaluation, developing and executing test protocols)
• Experience in advanced visual design principles and practices
• Solid understanding of technology and the product development lifecycle
• Comfortable with digital design tools
• Automotive User Interface portfolio is a plus

Location

Candidates who reside outside of Michigan can decide if they would like to relocate near General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan OR reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States (work from home).

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.