Manager – Human Interface Design, Commercial
General Motors
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mountain View • California • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $172,800 - $266,100 per year
About the role
- Manage, mentor, and evolve an existing team of designers
- Oversee design initiatives across web and mobile
- Champion a design vision to elevate GM’s commercial digital products to industry-leading standards
- Lead design reviews focused on solving for jobs to be done with simplicity, clarity and attention to craft
- Collaborate with partners in engineering, product management, the business, research and other design teams to shape digital experiences
- Own the outcome of high‑fidelity interaction, visual and motion designs that raise the bar for usability and delight
- Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and user‑centered design practices
- Act as an advocate for design quality in complex, sometimes adversarial conversations where business, speed, or local needs conflict with design integrity
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience designing digital interfaces for web or mobile platforms
- Formal training or degree in Interface Design, Visual Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong portfolio (available online or privately upon request) showcasing excellent design expertise and methodology in your domain
- Proven track record of delivering successful digital products that provide meaningful business and user impact
- Experience designing for both the big picture and granular detail while executing with a high degree of craft
- Ability to exercise restraint and clarity in design, balancing the use of an established design system with innovation and usability
- Proficiency in common design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to partner and negotiate with cross‑functional teams to creatively solve for complex use cases
- Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders and navigating contentious discussions
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
interface designvisual designhuman-computer interactiondigital interface designdesign methodologyuser-centered designaccessibility designhigh-fidelity designmotion designusability design
Soft Skills
mentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillsstorytellingnegotiationattention to detaildesign advocacybalancing priorities
Certifications
degree in Interface Designdegree in Visual Designdegree in Human-Computer Interaction