Staff Designer, Vehicle OS, Performance

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The GM Human Interface Design – Vehicle Studio is seeking an experienced Staff Designer, Performance to drive high-quality, performance-focused vehicle experiences across GM brands. This role is a senior individual contributor position with deep ownership of Performance vehicle programs, from concept through launch. You will define and lead the Performance vehicle design experience in close collaboration with design, software, engineering, safety, and product teams—ensuring cohesive, scalable, and production-ready solutions. The role focuses on shaping critical driver-facing systems, particularly for track and off-road use, where clarity, performance, and reliability are essential. If you are passionate about crafting intuitive, high-performance in-vehicle experiences that support drivers in demanding environments, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact at scale.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing automotive HMI, particularly for performance-oriented vehicle programs.
Passion for or hands-on experience with track and off-road driving environments.
Experience working in lean or agile product development environments, including rapid iteration and validation.
Strong understanding of accessibility, legibility, and inclusive design in low-attention, in-vehicle contexts.
Proficiency in interactive prototyping (software and/or hardware), ideally with real-time systems or data simulation.
Experience mentoring or influencing other designers, contributing to design direction beyond immediate project ownership.

Responsibilities

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.
Collaborate with brand design to ensure Performance and Offroad experiences feel on-brand while maintaining clarity and usability.
Leverage research, validation studies, and data to iterate and improve designs.
Mentor other designers on best practices, elevating the craft and quality across the team.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and curious team culture.