Senior Creative Design Technical Lead

Responsibilities

• Create original and innovative design concepts for automotive vehicles and mobility products using traditional sketching and digital 2D/3D tools.
• Collaborate with design studios, sculpting, engineering, and fabrication teams to refine solutions from concept to execution.
• Apply a future-focused perspective on customer needs and transportation trends to generate forward-thinking design proposals.
• Present design ideas and strategic recommendations to management and leadership.
• Mentor and develop other designers by sharing technical knowledge and best practices to elevate studio standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Automotive Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional design experience in automotive, transportation, or mobility.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 2D and 3D design and visualization tools.
• Demonstrated mastery of applying AI in the design process to accelerate ideation and iteration.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative range across vehicle or mobility design concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate ideas clearly to leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or specialized training in automotive or industrial design.
• 10+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership in concept development.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines including interior, exterior, and color and trim.
• High level of proficiency with advanced digital modeling and rendering workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($149,500 - $199,800) plus incentive pay programs.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement savings plans and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance programs.
• GM vehicle discounts.

About the Company

General Motors is leading the change to make our world better, safer, and more equitable. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, driven by a diverse team of imaginative thought leaders transforming the future of mobility.