Design Manager System Utilities

• Lead mentor and grow a team of designers responsible for system utilities and OS-level frameworks supporting both project delivery and career development.
• Own the design vision and execution for connections accounts and profiles settings controls notifications and virtual keyboards across GM brands and platforms.
• Define system patterns information architecture and interaction models that make complex configuration and control tasks simple and predictable.
• Collaborate with product managers software engineers and platform teams to translate requirements into scalable reusable design solutions .
• Oversee the full design lifecycle-from problem framing and flows through wireframes prototypes and pixel-perfect specifications-ensuring usability and consistency.
• Build and maintain design guidelines components and documentation that enable teams across the organization to use system utilities correctly and consistently.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines while delivering cohesive platform-level experiences that feel unified across surfaces and programs.
• Champion user-centered design by incorporating research insights telemetry and usability testing into design decisions.
• Stay current on OS design trends connectivity security and privacy UX to keep GM's system utilities modern and trustworthy.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and pragmatic team culture aligned with organizational goals.

• 8+ years of experience designing digital interfaces for web mobile or embedded platforms with significant work on system utilities or core application frameworks .
• Formal training or degree in Interface Design Visual Design Interaction Design Human-Computer Interaction or a related discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX interaction patterns and visual systems for settings controls or other foundational UI.

• Proven ability to drive platform-level design strategies that align with business objectives while delivering clear user-centered outcomes.
• Deep understanding of how system utilities support the broader product ecosystem including dependencies and technical constraints.
• Ability to exercise restraint and clarity in design turning complex configuration into approachable confidence-building experiences.

• Demonstrated success in building design systems component libraries and documentation that scale across multiple teams and products.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite with familiarity in prototyping tools for flows and interactions.

• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (platform engineering security connectivity product research) to define and deliver cohesive system behaviors.
• Strong adaptability in navigating changing priorities dependencies and release schedules while keeping the team focused and supported.

• Operational mindset with a focus on systems thinking detail orientation and reliability in everyday user flows.
• Excellent visual verbal and written communication skills especially when aligning stakeholders around frameworks and patterns.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with experience managing multiple workstreams across platforms or brands.

• Proven experience leading design teams of 5+ designers building healthy culture and raising the quality bar across a portfolio of products.
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive or complex systems domain (e.g. OS design connected devices consumer electronics).
• Hands-on experience working in agile or lean environments including sprint planning backlog grooming and iterative UX delivery.
• Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive design particularly for settings text input and control patterns.
• Proficiency in prototyping complex flows and system behaviors with experience collaborating closely with software and/or hardware development teams.

• The expected base compensation for this role is: ($134700-207600). 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.

What We Do

At General Motors our vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all. Our industry and company are undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime technological transformation which is reshaping our approach to technology and innovation. We are expanding our horizons through new technology platforms and driving innovations that deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Why Work With Us

At General Motors our purpose is to pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. We’re driving the world forward together. We’re building vehicle software alongside its hardware hands-free driving that will lead to autonomy and EVs that charge your home for an all-electric future.

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