Manager - Human Interface Design, Commercial

Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid in Mountain View, California or Austin, Texas. Remote candidates may be considered depending on role requirements. If you live within 50 miles of a GM hub location (Mountain View, Austin, or Warren, MI), you are expected to report to the office three times per week, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

As a Design Manager (Level 8) within GM's Human Interface Design, Enterprise organization you will guide a team to craft intuitive, human-centered experiences for web and mobile sites and applications. For context, the Enterprise team leads the design of internal sites and applications for the general population of employees, human resources, motorsports, and the manufacturing space, as well as those that support GM's commercial customers.

• 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

• 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

• 2+ years managing a design team
• Experience working with complex global brands
• Background in automotive, enterprise platforms, or large-scale digital ecosystems
• Demonstrated experience as a design thought leader, fostering collaboration, driving creative excellence, and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience working in lean, agile environments, including sprint planning and iterative design processes
• Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent)

• The expected base compensation for this role is: ($172,800-266,100). Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more.