Product Designer - Design System
General Motors

Job Info

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Job Description

This is a remote position; the selected candidate can reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States.

A primary part of this role will be driving design forward, educating others, and building partnerships. You will be tasked with defining best-practices and industry standards that can be scaled across our digital product ecosystem. A key part of this role will also be elevating company knowledge and advancing a culture of change for the organization. It's important that this individual is an excellent team member and be capable leading Design System initiatives.This individual should not only have a strong technical expertise but also a desire to mentor and teach.

It is our hope that thisSenior Product Designerembodies our company principles ofbeing boldto stand up for what's right,one teamto work together and grow our collective knowledge andlook forward, toward for a brighter and more inclusive future.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for industry guidelines and standards, with a commitment to staying informed as new ones evolve

• Consistently improve and enhance the Design System documentation, as well as the Figma libraries that support it

• Act as a trusted partner that can collaborate with cross-functional teams and external agencies in a way that helps drive adoption and implementation of the Design System

• Provide expert feedback in the areas of design, development, and testing to teams across GM for new features and functionality that leverage the Design System

• Partner with Design Operations to introduce new workflow processes and scalable roll-out strategies for the design team

• Participate in testing and evaluating digital products, partner design systems, and Figma libraries

• Understand how a global matrixed organization operates and functions, and thrive in this type of environment

Key Characteristics

Figma Whiz:You are well-versed in all things Figma! You are excited to share your software knowledge with others and help teams successfully integrate it into their workflow. You have experience transitioning complex component libraries from other software tools, like Sketch, into Figma.

Creativity:You can generate numerous potential solutions to a problem. More importantly, you can screen out bad ideas and identify good ones. In our design environment, a designer needs the ability to brainstorm without ego attachment to any particular idea.

Superb communication skills:You can effectively communicate broad concepts, as well as fine detail. You lead design discussions and can effectively articulate a persuasive design point-of-view with stakeholders, developers, and other partners.

A quick study:You can understand design systems and processes, both in software and in the real world. You will be required to digest and understand the many complex factors that govern digital design. You will be able to successfully navigate those factors as you create design solutions.

Outstanding collaboration skills:You are an effortless collaborator. You welcome ideas and critique from any source and are prepared to build upon them to make the work of your team successful. Your ability to take feedback and give it respectfully aids in cross-functional productivity.

Proactivity:You automatically solve for or know when to escalate foreseen problems before they become unmanageable. You speak up without hesitation or fear.

A keen eye:You're quick to recognize UI patterns and inconsistencies and understand how to connect the dots.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience creating user interfaces, digital products, or complex software applications across a range of channels
• Formal degree or training in HCI, Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Library science, or software related
• Fluent in Figma
• Strong portfolio with work samples showcasing expertise in Design Systems
• Experience incorporating research into the design process
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills and proven history of championing initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to identify and apply technology to achieve design goals
• Prototyping experience (software and/or hardware development experience a plus)

Please only apply if you do not need sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future. We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship.

Compensation: The median level of salary compensation for this role is $122,673.00

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.
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About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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