General Motors is looking for a Creative Designer to research, design, and create innovative concepts for automotive and mobility applications from inception to implementation. You will join a team dedicated to a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
What You'll Do
- Research, design, and create proposals demonstrating innovative concepts for automotive and mobility applications.
- Generate concepts in both 2D and 3D proposals and refine ideas based on feedback.
- Coordinate the work of other design personnel and collaborate with multiple partners to achieve design goals.
- Follow the design process from sketch form to final release clay model.
- Create unique interior designs and concepts for production vehicles, advanced, or other mobility products through sketches and 2D/3D technology.
- Collaborate frequently with design team, sculpting organization, engineering, and fabrication teams in new design development.
- Take a big-picture perspective on customer needs and future transportation to create provocative concepts and designs.
- Provide insight and recommendations to leadership and act upon guidance in a deadline-driven environment.
- Maintain knowledge of current design trends and technology.
- Present ideas frequently to management and leadership to communicate design ideas.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Automotive Design, Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in a design-related occupation.
- 2 years of experience with 2D analog tools including Paper/Pen and Photoshop.
- 2 years of experience with 3D software including Alias for digital theme development and collaboration.
- 2 years of experience collaborating on scale and full-size clay model development.
- 2 years of experience with organizational software including Microsoft Outlook.
- 2 years of experience with software including Microsoft PowerPoint for illustration and communication.
Technical Stack
- Photoshop
- Alias
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with the design team, sculpting organization, engineering, and fabrication teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave.
- Healthcare including a tax-advantaged health savings account, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Company contributions and equivalents to 401K savings plan.
- Global recognition program.
- Education assistance and student loan refinancing.
- GM vehicle discount.
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status.
