Senior In-Vehicle Product Designer

General Motors is seeking a Senior In-Vehicle Product Designer to lead the management of UI libraries and ensure scalable components across programs and regions, while upholding brand integrity and adherence to system-wide principles. Based in Warren, MI with a hybrid work model, this role collaborates closely with product, engineering, and QA teams to translate complex display configurations and vehicle-generation considerations into consistent user interfaces. The position emphasizes governance, cross-functional alignment, and a big-picture approach to design language.

Responsibilities

• Manage UI libraries and templates.
• Ensure UI components are scalable across programs, regions, and display scopes.
• Communicate library updates and changes to relevant teams.
• Review new features and resources with designers to ensure quality and consistency in execution.
• Flag and resolve deviations from design system standards in collaboration with governance.
• Champion UI excellence and advocate for high-quality delivery and implementation.
• Take a big-picture view to identify consistency gaps across apps, patterns, and design language.
• Partner with product, engineering, and QA teams to ensure UI quality and alignment.
• Support cross-functional alignment efforts to maintain a unified design language.
• Act as a program and generation expert, with deep understanding of display configuration, framework, and historical decisions across vehicle generations.
• Support nuanced program requirements and provide guidance on implementation and compliance considerations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or design systems.
• Formal training with a degree in Interface Design, Visual Design or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Experience building and maintaining design systems in Figma, including component architecture, variants, and documentation.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams to ensure design-to-code alignment.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across disciplines.
• Proficiency with industry standard design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Technologies

• Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite

Competitive edge

• Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards, with the ability to create experiences that meet best practices.
• Proficiency in prototyping, with experience in software and/or hardware development considered a plus.
• Deep understanding of the competitive landscape.